tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170237.post2657288114693049366..comments2024-03-24T01:15:08.693+10:00Comments on The Old Foodie: Liverpool Curry.The Old Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00766403052971301718noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170237.post-67980541694025307592009-07-10T12:43:30.837+10:002009-07-10T12:43:30.837+10:00I have read that "Griffin" was a period ...I have read that "Griffin" was a period slur for a "half-caste" -- one of mixed race (a griffon, or gryphon, is made up of various animals). In the 18th century, Frederick Prince of Wales, father of George III (but who never became king himself) was nicknamed by his raffish friends "The Griff," or "Griffin," because of his noticeably yellow complexion. <br /><br />But in this case I would think it more likely connotes "greenhorn."Foosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200694434095248343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170237.post-84088799082744461722009-07-10T08:57:13.462+10:002009-07-10T08:57:13.462+10:00Currying favor perhaps...
I'm sorry, I just c...Currying favor perhaps...<br /><br />I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist:)<br /><br />I find this post quite intriguing in light of the fact that I have recently been visiting quite a few Indian food blogs. I too would appreciate "hearing" a native opinion. The next time I come across a curry post, (many are on curry leaves though) I will mention your post, Janet. Curious, I suppose...~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.com