LL-L: "Etymology" LOWLANDS-L, 30.NOV.2000 (04) [E]

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From: Reuben Epp
Subject: Etymology

Niels wrote:
>
> A piece of rope which is tapering towards the free end,
> either because it is a whip or because it shall be used for threading
through
> a snugly fitting hole, is catted in Danish (kattet).
> To cat (at katte) means taking out strands of the single cord (kordel) and
> treating the free end (tampen) in such a way that there is no bulging knot
> and at the same time prohibiting the loosening and wear of the free end.
> Also think of the expression cat o' nine tails.
>
> rgds
> niels
>
Does the word "Katt" in this context also relate to the narrowing of the
"Kattegat" strait between Jutland and Sweden?

Cheers!
Reuben

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