Re: [tied] Re: black berries (was Apple)

> the etymology of marmalade.
> Do you believe in the anti-seasickness virtue of such a concoction?
> Wasn't it Mary Stuart who wanted to avoid "mer malade" when sailing
> to France?

What a lovely story! Aren't the Folk inventive when they etymologise?
Unfortunately I feel compelled to accept Greek meli-me:lon (honey melon =
Quince) > Latin > Portuguese marmelo quince > marmelada quince jam > English
marmalade (sharp citrus confection without which life is unsupportable, and
breakfast unspeakable).
And ginger's better for seasickness.

Peter