LL-L "Etymology" 2002.10.23 (01) [E]

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From: Kirky <planetkirky at yahoo.com.au>
Subject: Source of "Opoe"?

Greetings to all,

I am new to the list and have found it very interesing so far.  I was
wondering if anyone has come across the word "Opoe" in any of their
language/ etymology research?  My grandmother, who is of Frisian decent
(she was born in Jubbega, near It Hearrenfean) requested that my
brother and I call her 'Opoe', while living in Australia,  instead of
'Nanna' which we had previously called her from Canada.  As we know,
"Beppe" is Grandmother in Frisian, and "Oma" is Grandmother in
Nederlander.  My family and I have been puzzling over the language/
etymological source of "Opoe" for  some years now, and I would be
greatful to anyone who may be able to shed light on the issue.

Sincerely,
Kirstina [Bray]

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