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From: mlf@grkermi.UUCP (Matt L. Fichtenbaum)
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Subject: etymology of Swedish word 'semla'
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Date: Mon, 24-Feb-86 14:13:09 EST
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In Sweden there is a pastry - a cream-filled roll -
that is traditionally eaten during Lent.  It is
called a "semla."  I am curious as to the etymology
of this word.  Replies by mail, please; no diatribes
about excessively fatty diets, eating luxury foods
while the world starves, etc.  Thanks!

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	Matt Fichtenbaum
	"This week only, all our fiber-fill jackets are marked down!"