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 the next figure.

&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.