Talk:knoll

Swedish "knalle"and "knöl" -- related?

Swedish have the word "knalle", mostly used in the expression "bergknalle", with the exact same meaning as the English word "knoll". I think it is very likely that the Swedish and English words are related, as is perhaps the Sw. word "knöl", with slightly different semantics. The word "knalle" have also been used for boneheads, similar to the Sw. word "knöl" (either a knob, lump, knoll, or a mofo). The word "knalle" is also used for itinerant West Geatish peddlers, they where a very common sight in most parts of Sweden during the 16th to 19th century. I'm guessing that the use of "knalle" for an itinerant peddler is a pun on "knalla/-r" (walk/-s) and them being boneheaded (West Geats is still well known for their stubbornness, their personal strive for high ideals and standards, and showing open disdain for those who don't strive for perfection), perhaps a self-demeaning joke since Weast Geats is known for that kind of humour (both puns and making fun of them-self). --217.210.238.151 10:45, 18 June 2011 (UTC)