Story of Da and Di
The story of 'Da' and 'Di'. Ever wondered how these two words came into use?
It all began in Kerala in1942 when Ms. Bridgith, a British officer's wife started sending him telegrams from London. She used 'Da' for the word darling. In return, He telegrammed her using 'di' for dear. An English speaking servant of the officer used to secretly read these telegrams. He thought it was the best way of addressing each other. He started calling his wife 'Di'. His wife, while they were alone started to call him 'Da'. Thus began the use of Da and Di in Kerala.
(Dr poppoyi's book of history)
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Dr. Poppoyi is the self-proclaimed authority in history. He has a number of self-awarded PhDs to his credit. There is nothing that he doesn't know.You cannot win an argument with this self-centered bastard. so, don't even try.
© Josbin Itty
It all began in Kerala in1942 when Ms. Bridgith, a British officer's wife started sending him telegrams from London. She used 'Da' for the word darling. In return, He telegrammed her using 'di' for dear. An English speaking servant of the officer used to secretly read these telegrams. He thought it was the best way of addressing each other. He started calling his wife 'Di'. His wife, while they were alone started to call him 'Da'. Thus began the use of Da and Di in Kerala.
(Dr poppoyi's book of history)
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Dr. Poppoyi is the self-proclaimed authority in history. He has a number of self-awarded PhDs to his credit. There is nothing that he doesn't know.You cannot win an argument with this self-centered bastard. so, don't even try.
© Josbin Itty
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