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hunter2_
on Nov 14, 2023
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Qanat
It's true though. The same transformation of the ending syllables happened with Indian becoming Injun (although that one eventually became offensive, unlike Cajun).
dunefox
on Nov 16, 2023
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I think I read the word with the stress on the second syllable. On the first one it makes a lot more sense now.
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