LL-L "Names" 2007.11.27 (02) [E]

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From: Tom Carty <cartyweb at hotmail.com>
Subject: LL-L "Language politics" 2007.11.24 (06) [E]

Lists could be compiled of placemnames in the British Isles (*Celtic Isles*!!!
*:-)*) on a sililar format.

Waterford and Wexford are two to start with, as is Limerick, all from Viking
Danish. The first is easy, Vadre Fjord, I can remember the second and thrid
meanings. Maybe on www.wikipedia.org?

This project could be uploaded to the Wikipedias to spread references. Maybe
Ron would set up such a profile?

Tomas O Carthaigh

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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Language politics

Hi, Tom!

I'm not sure I'm catching your meaning. Do what with what?

The Old Norse version of names of larger places are already mentioned in the
Wikipedia; e.g., Waterford < Veðrafjǫrðr "Windy Inlet", Wexford < *
Veisafjǫrðr* "Mudflat Inlet". Do you mean the origin of names of smaller
places such as Foxford, Freshford and Coachford?

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron
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