Hittistes and clandestins

October 28 2008

Robin Yassin-Kassab on rai, Chab Hasni and his friends Qader and Kamel. I wonder whether “chap” could come from “shab”. Also at The National (UAE).

3 Responses to “Hittistes and clandestins”

  1. bingley Says:

    Not according to the Online Etymology Dictionary. It comes from ‘cheap, via ‘chapman’.

  2. davidderrick Says:

    It was an unlikely leap. Thanks.


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