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Re: Re: I refer to a non-specified carbonated beverage as a: [Dutch]by blackstarr (Friar) |
| on Sep 11, 2003 at 08:47 UTC ( [id://290619]=note: print w/replies, xml ) | Need Help?? |
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In Afrikaans (South Africa again!), which derives largely from Dutch, "vris" means "strong" or "vigorous" So if an Afrikaaner (my wife) asked me for a "vris drankie" (drank = drink) I'd give her alcohol! Go figure!
So Long PS. She wouldn't ask, because we're both teetotal.
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