"puss" in Icelandic ? Swedish ?

[Jonathan Lighter]

Fascinating.  Will hedge my etymology in true academic style.

Once again, Doug, thanks.

JL


"Douglas G. Wilson" <douglas at NB.NET> wrote:
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The "Alternative Dictionaries" site also includes Icelandic "pussa", making
two on-line entries for this anatomic word to my knowledge.

-- Doug Wilson

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