3.4.10 Define-method-combination Arguments Lambda Lists

A define-method-combination arguments lambda list is used by the :arguments option to define-method-combination.

A define-method-combination arguments lambda list can contain the lambda list keywords shown in Figure 3–21.

  &allow-other-keys  &key       &rest   
  &aux               &optional  &whole  

  Figure 3–21: Lambda List Keywords used by Define-method-combination arguments Lambda Lists

Define-method-combination arguments lambda lists are similar to ordinary lambda lists, but also permit the use of &whole.