[gothic-l] Russ/ross

[Svein Nestor]

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Date sent:      	Sun, 19 Nov 2000 20:10:39 EST
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Subject:        	Re: [gothic-l] Russ/ross

> << In Norway Jostein and Jofrid are not uncommon.
> Jór m. = horse would then be the same as *ehwaz, equus, hippos, etc.. >>
> 
> Does jór actually exist as a word, or is it just found in name elements. Did 
> Christopher Robin know that his donky's name was "horse"?
>      Last of all, if there's a Norse name Jostein, then perhaps my Gothic 
> name should be Aihwastains...


As far as I know "jo" in the meaning "horse" is no longer found in 
Norwegian. You can find out for yourself at "Norsk ordbok" which is 
available through your computer.

Greetings


Svein Nestor
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> 
> Naaaah...
> IUSTEINUS
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