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~ Friday, November 21, 2003
FINNS The literal meanings of some Finnish surnames: Alkio - Mrs Embryo Autiosaari - Mr Deserted Island Eväs - Mr Picnic Lunch Haveri - Mr Shipwreck Hiekkalinna - Mr Sandcastle Ihanaranta - Mr Lovely Beach Inha - Mr Disgusting Kanala - Mrs Henhouse Kurasto - Mr Mud Collection Lastuvuori - Mr Chip Mountain Lehtiö - Ms Notepad Leini - Mr Fibrositis Liete - Mrs Liquid Manure Loukko - Mr Hellhole Purkantie - Ms Bubblegum's Road Raaste - Mrs Grated Vegetable Rantatulkkila - Mr Beach Interpreter Rinta-Runsala - Mrs Breast-Ample Rokka - Mr Pea Soup Teini - Ms Teenager Tikkari - Mr Lollipop Vahalinna - Mr Wax Castle Valtimo - Mrs Artery Source: thanks to Teppo for permission to reprint some of these. You can find the whole list here at his fine site. Try the card trick and the cryptograms! |