[S05] ss/<(maximal)> matching/greedy/

Now in a new, even more consistent flavor!
Raku · May 23, 2012 · 68718e6 · 68718e6
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@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Synopsis 5: Regexes and Rules
     Created: 24 Jun 2002
 
     Last Modified: 23 May 2012
-    Version: 155
+    Version: 156
 
 This document summarizes Apocalypse 5, which is about the new regex
 syntax.  We now try to call them I<regex> rather than "regular
@@ -977,7 +977,7 @@ of a longest-token pattern.)
 
 =item *
 
-The general repetition specifier is now C<**> for maximal matching,
+The general repetition specifier is now C<**> for greedy matching,
 with a corresponding C<**?> for frugal matching.  (All such quantifier
 modifiers now go directly after the C<**>.)  Space is allowed on either
 side of the complete quantifier, but only the space before the C<**> will