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[Facts] Burattino...
After a little thought I realised...Giuseppe:Giuseppe > Geppe > GeppettoGiuseppe > Giuseppino > Pino > Pinocchio (occhio is a medieval Italian diminutive form). The pine thing is probably a convenient pun. Effectively Pinocchio is just called 'junior'.:)
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Burattino...  ·  Merriment  ·  10/13/2003, 2:47 AM
Re: Burattino...  ·  Anneza  ·  10/14/2003, 12:07 AM
*feels glad* ;) nt.  ·  Merrigiggler  ·  10/14/2003, 6:54 AM