Frederick [FN] Noronha wrote : Didn't the word 'poltodi' come from pre-bridge days? So, wouldn't it mean The Man From Across The River?
That is right FN ....... i.e. "the other bank" please vide the song "Aum Saiba poltodi vettam" ( While the word "poltodi" may or may not necessarily be from 'pre-bridge' days .... not every river or stream was bridged ) jc
