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@@ -4,6 +4,16 @@
;# ...
;# $long = $foo{$short};
+#
+# This library is no longer being maintained, and is included for backward
+# compatibility with Perl 4 programs which may require it.
+#
+# In particular, this should not be used as an example of modern Perl
+# programming techniques.
+#
+# Suggested alternative: Text::Abbrev
+#
+
package abbrev;
sub main'abbrev {
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