Re: American Dutch dialects

From: tgpedersen
Message: 63481
Date: 2009-02-27

> The problem is that Dutch probably died out in NYC around or before
> 1700. NYC was already majority English speaking under Dutch rule.
> Dutch only survived out in a few back-water areas.

But the question is whether NYC English picked up manners or words
from Dutch.

> I don't know how long Dutch survived in Delaware or South Jersey.

Till early 20th century in Passaic and Bergen County, which is not
South Jersey.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cybalist/message/63429

The problem is you don't read the links I provide.


Torsten