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| − | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruin Bruin] - The word entered the English language via William Caxton's 1485 translation of a Flemish version of the legend of [[Reynard]] the Fox. (see the reference later made on this same page). Bruin is the bear, named for his color; the Middle Dutch word for brown is bruun. | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruin Bruin] - The word entered the English language via William Caxton's 1485 translation of a Flemish version of the legend of [[Reynard]] the Fox. (see the reference later made on this same page). Bruin is the bear, named for his color; the Middle Dutch word for brown is bruun. This links up with the 'noelan' in an earlier line. |
Latest revision as of 17:42, 27 July 2009
- Bruin - The word entered the English language via William Caxton's 1485 translation of a Flemish version of the legend of Reynard the Fox. (see the reference later made on this same page). Bruin is the bear, named for his color; the Middle Dutch word for brown is bruun. This links up with the 'noelan' in an earlier line.
