Re: proof that most etymologies are only fairy-tales
- From: Dušan Vukotić <dusan.vukotic@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 08:00:22 -0700 (PDT)
Is there anyone who is able to explain the homonymy of English bear
(carry, cause to be born) and bear (omnivorous animal/mammal)? Why and
how has it happened?
DV
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