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> Was it originally pure German?
Seems likely. The verb, as I wrote, is very common; I can't imagine that the noun would not have been used in German, what with the German's love for Nomen - I have no proof, but. The uses I found are mostly "misuses" where 'Vermeidung' would have fit better. S'all the same root though, anyway. A traditional usage of Meidung is definitely the same specific one to that of the Amish as you describe.
Pretty queer that Pen Dutch, and the U.S.-German. Due to the extreme isolation of the settlers, the language did not develop - much. For European speakers it's like taking a step back in time. I guess this is true of the French spoken in Canada to some extent too (anyone?).
BTW, how many Amish live over there?
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Meidung Jazzoctopus 05/27/02 02:55 AM KeivaCarpal 05/27/02 04:27 AM Meidung; Vermeidung; meiden; vermeiden belligerentyouth 05/27/02 11:50 AM Re: Meidung WhitmanO'Neill 05/27/02 01:25 PM Re: Meidung belligerentyouth 05/27/02 08:17 PM Re: Meidung of troy 05/27/02 08:48 PM Re: Amish Bobyoungbalt 05/28/02 01:01 AM . Max Quordlepleen 05/27/02 09:01 PM Re: Meidung WhitmanO'Neill 05/27/02 09:04 PM KeivaCarpal 05/27/02 09:06 PM
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