mikee Gold Trader MacRetro Rider GT Fan Feedback View Nov 14, 2006 #4 it comes from the porugese word marmellos (quince) quince jam basicaly first imported in the 1500's and listed as marmelada in port records. mike
it comes from the porugese word marmellos (quince) quince jam basicaly first imported in the 1500's and listed as marmelada in port records. mike
R Radar Senior Retro Guru Feedback View Nov 17, 2006 #7 Marmalade was originally a sea sickness cure used by Mary Queen of Scots. mary was of course more French than Scottish so literally it was mer (sea) malade (ill). See teachers can be useful sometimes
Marmalade was originally a sea sickness cure used by Mary Queen of Scots. mary was of course more French than Scottish so literally it was mer (sea) malade (ill). See teachers can be useful sometimes
gradeAfailure Senior Retro Guru Nov 18, 2006 #9 From Wikipedia... "According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "marmalade" appeared in English in 1480, borrowed from French marmelade which, in turn, came from the Portuguese marmelada. Originally, according to the root of the word, which is marmelo or quince, a preserve made from quinces was intended. There is no truth whatsoever to the folk etymology which states that the word derives from "Marie malade" (French for "ill Mary"), referring to Mary, Queen of Scots, because she used it as a medicine for a headache or upset stomach."
From Wikipedia... "According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "marmalade" appeared in English in 1480, borrowed from French marmelade which, in turn, came from the Portuguese marmelada. Originally, according to the root of the word, which is marmelo or quince, a preserve made from quinces was intended. There is no truth whatsoever to the folk etymology which states that the word derives from "Marie malade" (French for "ill Mary"), referring to Mary, Queen of Scots, because she used it as a medicine for a headache or upset stomach."
deelam Retro Guru Nov 18, 2006 #10 This thread is turning TOO ANAL!!! (besides, Marmite is far superior)