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Subject:	Re: Etymology of Hank --> from Henry or John?
Author:	Satu (guest, 62.158.175.84)
Date:	September 22, 2002 at 1:48:34 PM
Reply to:	Etymology of Hank --> from Henry or John? by Lucille

Hi Lucille,

the name Hank is short for the Frisian and Low German name Hanke which is a pet form of the name Jo_HAN_nes (the most common form of the name John in Europe). The suffix -ke is a Frisian diminutive suffix.

Regards, Satu

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Etymology of Hank --> from Henry or John? - Lucille Sep 22 2002, 11:54:37 AM
- Re: Etymology of Hank --> from Henry or John? - Satu Sep 22 2002, 1:48:34 PM
  - Thanks a bunch, Satu! :-D (nt) - Lucille Sep 22 2002, 3:48:01 PM

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