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Why do some Irish people say Santee? and where did they get it from?

LordSutch · 2012-12-19 22:35:09

I cringe everytime I hear it said to kids "Is Santee comin to ya, is he"? it just sounds so wrong, how about Santo instead? Puke :D

19-12-2012 11:35PM

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LordSutch

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I cringe everytime I hear it said to kids "Is Santee comin to ya, is he"? it just sounds so wrong, how about Santo instead?

Puke

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#2 19-12-2012 11:36PM

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it just is and we like it like that
and it's spelt Santy

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