Re: [ADS-L] How the y say German

[RonButters at AOL.COM]

In a message dated 6/21/07 6:04:42 AM, preston at MSU.EDU writes:


> Ron,
>
> Some people derive "niemcy" (Germans" from "nie mowic" ("not speak"),
> but the derivation is disputed.
>
> dInIs
>

Isn't the case pretty strong for Russian at least?



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