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Old 17th Aug 2009, 23:12
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awblain
 
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PAN: Panne not pain
My understanding is that PAN is derived from `en panne', `broken down' rather than anything bready. As you say, MAYDAY from `m'aidez' `help me', rather than either international workers' holidays or fertility rites.
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