LL-L 'Etymology' 2006.10.24 (03) [E]

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L O W L A N D S - L * 24 October 2006 * Volume 03
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From: Luc Hellinckx [luc.hellinckx at gmail.com]
Subject: LL-L 'Etymology'

Dear all,

Just came across the Viennese version of "leet" (E), "leiwand", toll
(G), brilliant (E).

Anybody have any idea where "leiwand" stems from? Any relation with
"leinwand" (G), "laëvààt"(B)?

Greetz,

Luc Hellinckx




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