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Edelweiss?!!!
I just used Edelweiss in a poll today (Matilda Edelweiss). I didn't dare hope Edelweiss was the origin of Edel but now you've given me proof. Wow! Thanks. Wait until I tell my cousin. . . .
I just used Edelweiss in a poll today (Matilda Edelweiss). I didn't dare hope Edelweiss was the origin of Edel but now you've given me proof. Wow! Thanks. Wait until I tell my cousin. . . .
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Just curious - I've never heard the name pronounced. Is it ED-əl or EED-əl (or something different)?
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It varies, actually. My mother (also from Ireland, but living in US since late 1950's) says, "ee-DEL." Other family members (in Ireland) say it either the same way as my mother or "eh-DEL." It's a puzzle, really.
I should say that my family are from the South, Counties Cork and Tipperary. Other parts of Ireland may have different ways to say the same name.
It varies, actually. My mother (also from Ireland, but living in US since late 1950's) says, "ee-DEL." Other family members (in Ireland) say it either the same way as my mother or "eh-DEL." It's a puzzle, really.
I should say that my family are from the South, Counties Cork and Tipperary. Other parts of Ireland may have different ways to say the same name.
This message was edited 10/12/2012, 11:18 AM
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Thanks!
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