another view....did I send this before? sorry then.
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The explanation of the name Digboi you have suggested is the most popular and most prevalent. But I can't get any written or any other form of authentic proof for this.
The etymology I believe was spread solely through word of mouth from generations. The etymological explanation nevertheless has a charm of its own, so why not accept it.
Manash
Placing one foot in front of the other, I've climbed to higher lengths.
Reaching beyond my own limitations, to show my inner strength.
No obstacle to hard for this warrior to overcome.
I'm just a man on a mission, to prove my disability hasn't won.
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From: "Alpana B. Sarangapani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Assam] Digboi - the name
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 13:30:04 -0500
Reaching beyond my own limitations, to show my inner strength.
No obstacle to hard for this warrior to overcome.
I'm just a man on a mission, to prove my disability hasn't won.
--- Begin Message ---Never thought of the origion or the etymology of this name. How did Digboi get it's name? Is it by the term that the 'sahab's used when they saw oil, like saying 'dig boy, dig'? A non-Assamese friend told me about it. so was wondering if it is true!
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