LL-L "Etymology" 2011.12.13 (02) [DE-ENNDS]

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From: Douglas Hinton douglas.hinton at gmail.com
  Subject: LL-L "Etymology" 2011.12.12 (03) [DE-EN-NDS]

I take "face glove" to mean a wash cloth sewn to resemble a mitten and used
to scrub the body.
Here is what I just found on http://wordsmith.org/words/flannel.htm

*"Noun:* Nonsense; evasive talk; flattery.

ETYMOLOGY:
Besides the fabric, the word flannel can refer to a washcloth, an
undergarment, or trousers, but here we are interested in its metaphorical
sense which apparently developed from the soft and smooth texture of the
fabric. The origin of the word flannel remains fuzzy. Two possible
derivations have been suggested: from Welsh gwlanen (woolen article) or
from Old French flaine (a kind of coarse wool, blanket). "
Best Regards, Douglas

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 From: Hannelore Hinz <hannehinz at t-online.de
Subject: LL-L "Etymology"

Mi dücht', de Saak hett 'n Haken.
Nu heff ick noch wat funn'n:

Face Glove:  in Polen ein Gesichtshandschuh für eine Tiefenreinigung der
Gesichtshaut. Also, dat hett wat mit Schönheit tau daun; denn will ick mi
man ok noch so'n *face glove *tauleggen. Dat vermell ick di *face to
face *(Auge
in Auge).
Ick bün all niegelich, wat uns' LL-L-Maten vermelln.

Ick hoeg mi nu all.

Hanne

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