Mudcat Café message #1092584

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Thread #63269 Message #1092584
Posted By: GUEST,Robin Madge
14-Jan-04 - 07:40 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Bankers boy? / Young Banker / Banking Boy
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bankers boy ??

I have heard the theory that the "Banker" refers to sailors who sailed on ships from Dorset to work the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, and I think that this fits with the origin of the words.