Sir,
In Hindi, the term 'Fi ran gee' means 'European'.
Sincerely,
Sajeev.
-----Original Message-----
From: Sam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 03 July 2000 19:06
Subject: [SaF] Ferengi
> I was recently listening to the audio book "The Code Of Four" by Sir
>Arthur Conan Doyle, when I heard the term Ferengi used to describe
something
>to do with India. Now I love to find the etymology of words and since the
>Star Trek The Next Generation used that term for a race of people, it
peaked
>my interest. Who were the "Ferengi" of the Indian continent. I would like
to
>know why the Star Trek people used that particular phrase and what
>significance it stands for. No I am not a Trekkie nor a Trekker, just
>enjoyed the show very much.
>
>Thanks
>
>Sam Harris
>
>
