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To: jttpwalsh

The locals had a difficult time pronouncing it, so the just called them “Dutch”.

I’m German Deutsch.

‘Doyt-schah’? What’s so hard about that?

Lazy Government workers, even back then! ;)


29 posted on 12/11/2014 7:11:55 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Apparently so. Thanks for your reply!


30 posted on 12/11/2014 7:36:50 PM PST by jttpwalsh
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