Re: Old Dutch words

On 2008-01-14 20:02, willemvermeer wrote:

> 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.

The gizzard is located deeper down, behind the stomach. That's where
(some) birds keep their gastroliths. The thing next to the gullet is
called the crop in English, just as elsewhere in Germanic. I was able to
figure out the literal meaning of 'crop-goose', but it didn't occur to
me it could describe a pelican. With hindsight, it's obvious. Thanks!