Subject: LL-L: "Introduction" [E] LOWLANDS-L, 19.JUN.1999 (04)

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From: Ethan Barrett <barrett at uos.net>
Subject: Hello Lowlands-L!

All,

I just wanted to introduce myself as I am new to the list.  I have read
the archives for this list and I am very excited as I am very interested
in the crossover of the English language with other Lowland Germanic
languages - especially in rural regions.

I grew up in the foothills of the Appalachians of Virginia where it is
common to speak in the Appalachian dialect of English which, as I'm sure
you all know, is similar to the Lowland Scots dialect and many rural
English dialects.  Many of the myths and superstitions are the same as
well because these people are the descendants of rural British folk who
were not fond of urban American culture and isolated themselves in the
hills when they came to this land.

I have a few etymological questions, and I am glad that I have the
opportunity to present them to such a collection of experts!

1.    Is Old Gothic considered a lowland language, or is it a dialect of
Alt Hoch Deutsch?  I know that it is extinct, but I am interested in
learning more about it for etymological/historical purposes.

2.    My mothers maiden name is Aldrich.  It is an English name;
probably Old  Saxon or Angle-ish.  Is it possible that it is derived
from Alt = Old, and Reich = Kingdom?  Are there any other suggestions?
Is it related to German names such as Dietrich?

Thank you and I look forward further discussion,

Ethan.

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From: From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at geocities.com>
Subject: Introduction

Hi, Ethan!

Welcome to Lowlands-L.  It is good to have you on board, and the same goes for
the four other people that joined us today, including one from Hong Kong and one
from India.

The archive you perused began with our recent move to the Linguist server.  The
one going back to our beginning in 1995 might become available soon.

Ethan, I have posted your submission as is, mostly because I did not want to
tear it away from your nice introduction.  However, I ask people to reply to
your questions separately, since we have a pretty strict "one topic per posting"
policy.  I suggest that question 1 be titled "Gothic" and question 2 be titled
"Names."

Best regards,

Reinhard/Ron

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