Magic069 Messages 5,891 Mar 5, 2003 #31 Yeah, but I thought we were many talking about the "New ...." names. Such as "New York" or "The New England States"
Yeah, but I thought we were many talking about the "New ...." names. Such as "New York" or "The New England States"
milefile Messages 10,832 Mar 5, 2003 #32 A great many places in America are named after Indian words. Chicago and Milwaukee being two of them. But then there's Georgia (East Europe) and Memphis (Egypt).
A great many places in America are named after Indian words. Chicago and Milwaukee being two of them. But then there's Georgia (East Europe) and Memphis (Egypt).
Pupik dig the bolts in my neck Staff Emeritus Messages 19,942 Alabamamania Mar 5, 2003 #33 I think Memphis is Greek by way of Egypt, not terribly sure. Georgia probably has something to do with King George. Remember, the name we give a foreign place isn't always what they call it.
I think Memphis is Greek by way of Egypt, not terribly sure. Georgia probably has something to do with King George. Remember, the name we give a foreign place isn't always what they call it.
milefile Messages 10,832 Mar 5, 2003 #34 Originally posted by pupik Remember, the name we give a foreign place isn't always what they call it. Click to expand... True. Like Germany.
Originally posted by pupik Remember, the name we give a foreign place isn't always what they call it. Click to expand... True. Like Germany.
