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    What is the original meaning of 'kill' in such New York placenames as Catskill, Schuylkill, Foxenkill, Beer Kill and Sparkill, and from what language does it come?

    Question #107499. Asked by flem-ish. (Jul 29 09 2:44 PM)


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    		-kill comes from the Dutch word "kille" meaning riverbed, or channel. These NY places are close to bodies of water.

    http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/32/messages/633.html

    Jul 29 09, 2:49 PM

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