Re: [TIED] Homo sum: humani nihil a me alienum puto.

> If that's how you etymologise President Putin's name, you're wrong >:(.
>It's base is Slavic *poNti- 'road, path', a very respectable IE >word
>(*pont-x-), as you doubtless realise.

I personally can't help but chuckle every time I hear that name since
"poutine" is a Canadian French cholestorol-enriched dish involving fries,
cheese and lots of gravy. It's also a word used in many comedy sketches
because of its high comedic potential.

- gLeN
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