K&R C

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

K&R C
Classic C

   <language> (C Classic) The {C} programming language as defined
   in the first edition of {K&R}, with some small additions.  The
   name "C Classic", a play on "Coke Classic", came into use
   while {ANSI C} was being standardised by the {ANSI X3J11}
   committee.

   See also {classic}.

   [{Jargon File}]

   (2006-09-26)