Re: [tied] Suevi

Suave seems to be Portuguese "suave" (or Italian or SPanish), from Latin suavis "soft, tender"

Joao SL

Rio, Brazil

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From: Michael J Smith

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Subject: [tied] Suevi

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)? -Michael ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

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