Fantastic explanation and word origin. So vividly described, I can see been large rounded riverstones in my mind’s eye! Thank you very much for your research as well as your informative and entertaining explanation. PB
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Patrick Beam:
February 20th, 2021 at 11:05 pm
Fantastic explanation and word origin. So vividly described, I can see been large rounded riverstones in my mind’s eye! Thank you very much for your research as well as your informative and entertaining explanation. PB