LL-L: "Etymology" LOWLANDS-L, 17.DEC.2000 (05) [E]

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From: niels.winther at dfds.dk
Subject: LL-L: "Etymology"

Dear Listmembers,
Can anybody help with the etymology of Frisian _heit_ :father?

Is it related to the first part of the surname _Heitman_ ?

rgds
niels

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