Re: [tied] Suevi

On Sat, 17 May 2003 21:45:32 -0700, Michael J Smith
<lookwhoscross-eyednow@...> wrote:

> I can't help but wonder, is the name of the shampoo Suave somehow
>related or a descendant of the tribal name Suevi, as the Suevi were known
>for their hairstyle (Suebian Knot)?

Unlikely. Suave is Spanish and French (and also English) for "soft,
smooth", from Latin sua:vis "id.", from PIE *swa:dus "sweet".

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Miguel Carrasquer Vidal
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