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"Kay" wrote in message ... [snip] The meat has the name of the animal in the language of the conquering classes who ate it, while the animal retains the language of the conquered who grew it. At least it works for boeuf and mouton, but I'm not sure where pork comes from - the latin? - is it the modern french that has moved away? And when did you last see a piece of mutton for sale, or offered on a menu? Franz |
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