Sir, – May I suggest that a collective noun for a group of auctioneers could be a “lot”! – Yours, etc,
MARY DUNNE,
Gormanston,
Co Meath.
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Sir, – Given their somewhat outlandish descriptions of properties, would an “exaggeration” of auctioneers be a suitable collective? – Yours, etc,
PÁDRAIG O’ROURKE,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin.