Anyone for a lolly? (aka Words Part II)

Another strange encounter with words ... one of my work colleagues seems to have an endless supply of snacks at her desk. The other day I mentioned her lollies were yummy and she gave me a strange look. I repeated - again a strange look.

Eventually we established that by her (British) definition, she didn't have any lollies ... she thought I was talking about a lollipop, as a lollipop is called a lolly in the UK.

Confectionery, on the other hand, is known as sweeties! Hence you have sweet shops, not lolly shops in Britain.

Another difference: What Australians call an iceblock is called an ice lolly in England. Strange!