Syn. {chad}. [obs.] Though this term was common at one time, this use
of punched-card chad is not a good idea, as the pieces are stiff and
have sharp corners that could injure the eyes. GLS reports that he
once attended a wedding at MIT during which he and a few other guests
enthusiastically threw chad instead of rice. The groom later grumbled
that he and his bride had spent most of the evening trying to get the
stuff out of their hair.
[2001 update: this term has passed out of use for two reasons; (1)
the stuff it describes is now quite rare, and (2) the term {chad},
which was half-forgotten in 1990, has enjoyed a revival. --ESR]
[glossary]