Deployant vs. deployment (watches)  Discussion in 'English Only'
started by kew, Nov 25, 2008.    1. Hi,      I am not allowed to
post a pic so I am going to have to describe to you what I am
talking about.      Some wrist watches which have a leather
strap have a folding metal link which enables the wearer to
easily install and remove a watch from the wrist. This metal
link folds over and clips down which secures the watch to the
wrist.      I have always referred to this as a "deployment". I
have been advised that it is in fact a "deployant" although this
word is not in the dictionary.      Can anyone assist me as to
what is correct please?   2. JamesM      JamesM à la Mod      I
have no special knowledge about watches but I found both words
in use on a search of Ebay, for example. "Deployant" looks like
a French word that has been directly borrowed, while
"deployment" looks like an English word.      I can't tell you
more than that.   3. Cypherpunk Senior Member      Springdale,
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