(S)CULCH results
Aussie Meyer
houston.guide at about.com
Thu Jan 25 23:48:58 EST 2001
> Ranjit: "Punch" is already some kinda durn furrin word. [Indeed.
> "Punch" as in brawl or awl goes back to Lat. _pungere_ and so is kin to
> _puncture_. "Punch" as in the drink is thought to be through Hindi from
> Sanskrit pan~ca 'five', as in Punjab. "Punch" as in Judy is short for
> Punchinello. All furriners, all of them.]
Foof. If Latin & Sanskrit roots constitute furrin-ness, then ALL words
is furrin.
More information about the Fictionary
mailing list