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From: goodwin@world.std.com (Jim W Goodwin)
Subject: Hygenic macros
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Date: Fri, 14 Oct 1994 14:53:36 GMT
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Several times in comp.lang.dylan I have seen the term
"hygenic macros", most recently by Scott Fahlman. While
the name is somewhat suggestive of the intended meaning,
I have never seen it defined or explained. Any takers?

Am I correct in guessing that traditional lisp macros
are not considered hygenic?

And that traditional c "macros" are not considered macros?

Jim Goodwin
goodwin@world.std.com

