kraftiekortie wrote:
There was a "flea" market in New Amsterdam (New York City), which, in the 17th century, bore the name which you mentioned.
Unfortunately I only have one book in my personal library that deals with the history of the New Amsterdam colony. And I remember that it did not deal with those kind of things.
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There is also a theory that "flea market" derives from a French market which literally means "market of fleas."
Just looked up the etymology of the term flea market and they do mention that theory. And how it relates to that the articles traded there could contain fleas. This because it where mostly second hand products.
I could also use a drink, I would like a vodka-martini; shaken not stirred, please.