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To: BenLurkin

“Cass” means “cheese” in Dutch (for what that’s worth).


9 posted on 10/23/2009 1:05:41 PM PDT by muawiyah
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To: muawiyah
The Dutch word "kaas" has a long 'a', and would never be confused with a short 'a' in "cass" (as marked short by being followed by 'ss'). His name has nothing to do with Dutch cheese.

HF

104 posted on 10/23/2009 4:50:09 PM PDT by holden
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To: muawiyah

“Cass” is a “C” with an “ass.”


106 posted on 10/23/2009 4:52:52 PM PDT by clintonh8r (My country. Not my government.)
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