LL-L "Etymology" 2011.11.23 (05) [EN]

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 L O W L A N D S - L - 23 November 2011 - Volume 05
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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
 Subject: Etymology

Dear Lowlanders,

Here in the Seattle area, we had what my Australian friends would call "a
real stinker of a day." Though while they tend to refer to particularly hot
weather, I am referring to a dark, depressing day of constant rain ...
November at its worst (short of snow in a hilly area like this).

I may have mentioned the following some years ago, but I am sure it can
stand repeating.

In many Low Saxon dialects, this type of light, steady rain (and the
accompanying low light conditions) are known as (masculine)
*Druus*[dru:s], and the derived adjective/adverb is
*drusig* ['dru:zɪç].

Now, this reminds me of English "drowsy" and the Scots verb *drouse* (*
droose* [dru:z] 'to be drowsy'), considering also that, like English
"drowsy" and Scots *drouse*, the Low Saxon words can refer to a state of
sleepiness as well. Are we talking about a coincidence or about a
relationship? Are there other Lowlands pieces of the puzzle?

Regards, and to all Lowlanders in and from the United States a wonderful
and heartwarming Thanksgiving!

Reinhard/Ron
Seattle, USA

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