Re: French surnames

[Alan Lambert <lechefgerard@domain.elided>]

As a frenchman, I can tell you that a "de" in front is a noble
appelation, and is never capitalized.


--- Michael Williams <alfanut@domain.elided> wrote:
> The esteemed Mr. Hertzman (was it perhaps Man of Hertz long ago?)
> writes in his excellent de Dion explanation "dug sedon undoubtedly
> calls it de dion"
> 
> Fantastic information PLUS little nuggets of subtle humor. Just
> great. My only caution when comparing English and Italian texts
> especially for technical terms and proper names is that mistakes are
> commonly made in the English texts as the writers, editors and
> proofers are most likely not native English speakers so are prone to
> miss many common mistakes... proofing all that text in a non-native
> language is just overwhelming even if you can read it OK.
> 
> 
> So do we now need a four column cross-reference?
> 
> Italian	   English	American 	sedonese
> -------    -------      --------        --------
> Giubo	   	        Donut		
> 
> 
> Tongue firmly planted in cheek,
> 
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Alan Lambert
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