paulson [Fri, 08 Dec 1995 10:39:52 +0100] rev 1394
New function read_cterms is a combination of read_def_cterm and
read_cterm. It reads and simultaneously type-checks a list of strings.
cterm_of no longer catches exception TYPE; instead it must be caught later on
and a message printed using Sign.exn_type_msg. More informative messages can
be printed this way.