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Old 23rd February 2007, 10:14 PM   #1
A. G. Maisey
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Katana, I used the word "opinion" in reference to myself.

As you point out, you have not expressed an opinion, but have simply passed on information relative to the opinions of others.

I do have an opinion, which I have expressed, and that opinion has been formed formed by research carried out by recognised authorities in this field.

As you point out, the research to date, the opinions of recognised authorities, and my own opinion could all be in error, and I acknowledge that this is so. However, for the moment, and based upon available evidence, I prefer to stay with my current opinion.

As I have already remarked:- we are all entitled to believe what we will.
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Old 24th February 2007, 04:05 AM   #2
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Spiral, well done! Nicely supported proof of the use of the term for 'lower caste', thank you for the clarification. It would appear then that the term does in fact carry that connotation. It would be great at this point to find someone with knowledge of the many dialects in these northern regions to help with etymology.
Berkley, you're welcome. It seems that this term is applied rather loosely to varying forms of dagger and as far as SE India, and apparantly may have more to do with the anecdote applying to Lord Egerton.

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