LL-L "Language varieties" 2002.12.03 (02) [E]

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From: Peter <peter.smith100 at ntlworld.com>
Subject: Old English language

I am conducting research for a book on aspects of North Yorkshire. I have
been told that, up to the late 1970s, auctioneers at certain beast markets
in North Yorkshire would shout out the bids using something other than
modern English - something that the hill farmers could understand. My
informant told me that the numbers shouted out sounded like Yan, Tan,
Yinneger, Finniger.

Is there anyone out there that could tell me what language this could be?

Thanks in anticipation.

Peter Smith
E-Mail: peter.smith100 at ntlworld.com

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From: R. F. Hahn <admin at lowlands-l.net>
Subject: Language varieties

Welcome to the List, Peter.

I wonder if you are dealing with remnants of a variety of "secret"
Travellers' language, related to Shelta (Sheldru) which is primarily
Celtic-based.  The numbers you provided do not seem to be in any variety of
Romany.

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron

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