Re: Old Dutch words

From: willemvermeer
Message: 51250
Date: 2008-01-14

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, Piotr Gasiorowski <gpiotr@...> wrote:


About the Dutch word "kropgans":


> One for fattening? (Just a guess.)


I have come across this word in the meaning 'pelican', so you may be in
for an unpleasant surprise if you assume it is a species of
goose. "Krop" is the part of a bird's anatomy ('gizzard'?) where food
can be stored temporarily without being swallowed.

Otherwise you're doing fine as usual.

Willem