On Friday 05 April 2002 05:10 pm, Robin Turner wrote:
> On Friday 05 April 2002 17:30, Roman Korcek wrote:
> > a few more times.
> > The term itself is probably derived from the German word "Fenster"
> > (window).
>
> Probably from Latin "fenestra" - same idea.
>
> I vaguely remember the Defenestration of Prague, when the Czechs applied
> their traditional vote of no confidence to some Austrian (?) officials, as
> one of the events causing the Thirty Years War.
>
> Sir Robin

Robin:
Considering that it happened in the early 17th century, you're entitled to be 
a little vague on the subject. ;^)
-- cmg

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