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- Crouwel0
well, portuguese/spanish jews went to the netherlands after being chased by the catholic rule after 1500 AD. it wouldn't be nonsense if the meaning of the word 'verde' (which is the colour of hope as we say around here) could give 'peace' in dutch.
Witt
(Jan 6 07, 13:18)yup, this is how Amsterdam became Jew-capital no.1 and was called "Mokum" (=safe haven).