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Bill M · 16th May 2008, 01:46 PM

G'Day Gav,

My understanding is that "Feranghi, Ferangi, Feranji" basically means "Foreign."

This may be why you have definition problems. You are looking for a specific characteristic and the only characteristic is that some part, usually the blade, is foreign to the specific culture.

As in an European blade on a tulwar mount. This would be Ferangi in India to use an India term.

I am open to other interpretations as mine, here, is from memory. I don't have specific references and don't have time right now to search.

BTW, nice scooter in your 4th picture. "Scooter" in an "in" term amongst Harley riders in the USA.

16th May 2008, 01:46 PM	#4
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	G'Day Gav, My understanding is that "Feranghi, Ferangi, Feranji" basically means "Foreign." This may be why you have definition problems. You are looking for a specific characteristic and the only characteristic is that some part, usually the blade, is foreign to the specific culture. As in an European blade on a tulwar mount. This would be Ferangi in India to use an India term. I am open to other interpretations as mine, here, is from memory. I don't have specific references and don't have time right now to search. BTW, nice scooter in your 4th picture. "Scooter" in an "in" term amongst Harley riders in the USA.