LL-L "Names" 2004.05.03 (09) [E]

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From: Tom Maguire <jmaguire at pie.xtec.es>
Subject: LL-L "Names" 2004.05.03 (03) [E]

> From: Gaidheal <gaidheal at yahoo.com>
> Subject: LL-L "Etymology" 2004.05.02 (03) [E]
>
> Latha math, a Lowlanders;
>
> Said Sandy:
> This isn't a term that's been used as an insult historically (like
"nigger"
> or "sassenach").
>
> "Sassenach" is a term that I've wondered about: How intense is this word?
I
> would class it, as Sandy apparently does, with "nigger" in negativity, but
> I'd like others' opinions as well.
>
> Beannachdan,
> Uilleam Òg mhic Sheumais

Hello All,

Presumably "Sassenach" originates in the word saxon(speaker). It is
ironic to think that the users - including myself - are often Scots
speakers of English using the word saxon to disparage other anglo-saxon
speakers. Dialect against dialect, so to speak.

I have only heard it used as an expression of Lowlanders' political
enmity towards the English. I don't think that it equates with "nigger"
in vehemence as I don't consider it politically incorrect.

As you say, Beannachdan, this is only another opinion.

Regards,

Tom
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From: Global Moose Translations <globalmoose at t-online.de>
Subject: LL-L "Names" 2004.05.03 (03) [E]

> Sandy says:
>
> > Ignorant in what way? Why is it ignorant to say "Scotch"?

Isn't anybody finally going to tell me what "Scotch tomatoes" are?

Ignorantly,
Gabriele Kahn

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