LL-L "Etymology" 2002.07.24 (01) [E]

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From: Gary Taylor <gary_taylor_98 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Etymology

Dear All

The word listed in the Lowlands Swadesh list for
Nottingham 'man' is 'bloke'; also current in Estuary.
Quickie questions - Is 'bloke' common in all British
Englishes and Scots? - is it also used outside Britain
(or only as a perculiarly British word)? - what's its
etymology (it's not included in my etymology
dictionary)? No special reason for my questions, just
pure interest!

Cheers

Gary

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

Gary,

"Bloke" is the normal word in Australia (for "guy," old-fashioned,
higher class "chap"), I believe in New Zealand as well.

What is it's etymology?

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron

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