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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 7th December 2012, 06:18 PM

Salaams all~Note to Forum~Ground breaking detail.

Historical evidence now exists of the origin of the word Kastane from a foreign word introduced to the West from a structure common in Sri Lanka in the 16th Century. I shall address this in my next post.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

7th December 2012, 06:18 PM	#126
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	What's in a Word? Salaams all~Note to Forum~Ground breaking detail. Historical evidence now exists of the origin of the word Kastane from a foreign word introduced to the West from a structure common in Sri Lanka in the 16th Century. I shall address this in my next post. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi.