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    Where did the words 'flea market' get their start?

    Question #14410. Asked by omaha. (Nov 05 01 8:54 PM)


    Tabby Tom

    		Tabby Tom says:

    The usual explanation is that the name originated in France as Marche aux Puces, The original flea market is generally thought to be the one at Saint-Ouen in the northern suburbs of Paris. The merchandise was mainly old clothes, and the name simply implied that the garments were likely to be verminous.

    Mon Nov 05 23:37:25 CST 2001
    (To fix characters - McG)

    Apr 07 03, 5:28 PM
    satguru

    		It was supposed to be from the similar sounding name (which I forgot) of the road in Manhattan NY which held a regular market, and became the popular word to describe one.
    However, the French use the same term 'Marchee aux puces', so it's not 100% confirmed.

    Apr 08 04, 1:27 PM

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