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Dear Fred
I do recall the word "Gasslate" used to refer to
kerosene. I believe 'pethrol' commonly refered to
fuels.
Regards
Joy
Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 16:41:47 +0530
From: " Frederick [FN] Noronha * ???????? ??????? "
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Just remembered: kerosene is "petrol" in Konkani. Some
call it
"rockel" -- does that come from it's earlier name of
"rock oil"? FN
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