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Thread #123063   Message #2706453
Posted By: Newport Boy
23-Aug-09 - 04:42 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Neath & Swansea Junction Canal
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Neath & Swansea Junction Canal
Hmm - West Wales always had odd pronounciations!!

OK - I can guess the derivation of 'wind' as in southwest, but where would the clockwork version come from? Both streets are fairly straight, so that's not it, and I doubt specialist clockmakers streets. How about wool - wind a ball?

Side issues are often as interesting as main subjects.

Phil