Re:Wisents, etc

From: jonas.schiott_at_vinga.hum.gu.se
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 1994 14:49:23 +0100


"Wisent", yes that was it. "Visent" in Swedish, but of course the Swedish (and English) letter "V" is pronounced just like a German "W"...

Sandy, you're still confusing people: the first part of the quote you attribute to me _is_ actually mine, but the other half is from Joerg. :-)

>I have never heard or
>read of the term Aurochs (in English) ever being used to refer to the
>European bison.

Oh good, it's just my dictionary that's screwed up, then.


Erik:

>(do you know what "kvinnohistoria" is in English, Jonas?)

I suspect it has different names at different Universities, just like here in Sweden. If you're feeling brave, you could call it "that new PC department".


I've felt the urge to make some ironic quips about John Hughes' grandiose schemes ever since reading Tales #12, and his latest barrage brings the subject to mind again, but I really don't have the time... You guys all know my opinions anyway, right?

(      Jonas Schiott                                   )
(      Institutionen for Ide- och lardomshistoria      )
(      Goteborgs Universitet                           )


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