LL-L "Names" 2003.12.04 (07) [E]

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A=Afrikaans Ap=Appalachian B=Brabantish D=Dutch E=English F=Frisian
L=Limburgish LS=Lowlands Saxon (Low German) N=Northumbrian
S=Scots Sh=Shetlandic V=(West)Flemish Z=Zeelandic (Zeêuws)
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From: Reynaldo Castro <damy_castro at yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: LL-L "Names" 2003.12.04 (05) [E]


  Hi, everyone!

  A big thanks to all of you for the nice feedback!

  I just wasn't so sure about some days but, now I got the idea. : )

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  Glenn Simpson wrote:


  In response to Rey's question days of the week and
  gods etc. Thursday in Standard English I believe comes
  from 'Thor', the 'God of war' I think, not sure
  though. Interestingly in the Northumbrian language
  Thursday is pronounced phonetically 'Thorsdeh'.


  Thanks, Glenn! It makes a lot of sense to me, as it recalls me to
'Torsdag' in some of the Scandinavian languages (or all of them. I don't
know. I just have a basic knowledge of them)

  As for 'Thorsdeh' , oh, it's such a nice accent!: )

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  Tom Maguire wrote:


  Hello Rey,

  You might want to have a look at: http://www.naciente.com/essay24.htm

  You´ll find the names of days explained and comparisons in several
  languages.

  Tom, thanks a lot! This link helped me, big time!: )

  Regards,

  Tom
  --
  Carpe Diem. 'Carping every diem' : )
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  Thanks to everyone!

  Cheers

  Rey[naldo Pimentel Damy Castro]

  Santos, Brazil


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