Posted by Yves on February 27, 2003, 11:56 am, in reply to "Etymology of "vestapol"" --Previous Message--
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I've heard (a long time ago) of a relationship with the battle of Sebastopol where the French were involved... if you need more I'll try to help... but why don't you ask Stefan as one of his companies is called "Vestapol" ...
: Hi,
: Does anyone know the etymology of
: "vestapol," also
: "sevastapol" (a city on the
: Black Sea!), and "sebastapol."
: It's not in the OED or Brittanica.
: And as long as I've got you, how about the
: meaning of "sukey" or
: "sookie"?
: And just for good measure -- what is a
: "salty dog"?
: Just curious. Thanks.
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