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I'm not Frank, but I found this thread really interesting, especially "the may-ook mistery".
"May-ook" sounds like Polish MYJOK, a regional version of Polish MYJAK /may-ack/ meaning wash-cloth or dish-rag. Your family probably originates from southern Poland, is that so?

A Dam or is it ADAM?
Nancy may not see this thread,so I will answer your question in case she misses it..
YES, Nancy's folks do come from South East Poland.. Somewhere near RZESZOW, TARNOW area.. She will be happy to see your information.

Adam,
I am really happy that you have solved this mystery for me! I was beginning to think that I was alone with my may-ook. And Frank is correct, my family is from Piatkowa (father's side) and Olszyny/Kozlowek (Mother's side). Do you know these places?

Nancy

Thanks, Franek!

It is Adam and a dam. Two in one <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Adam

Do I know "Piatkowa (father's side) and Olszyny/Kozlowek"?

Not too well, I'm afraid. But I do know a region a bit - I often travel by car from Warszawa to Bieszczady Mountains (which my whole family adores) and we sometimes stop in the Rzesz�w region on our way. What is more, my wife's grand-grand mother was born in the south=eastern Poland, too.

I would aim closer home, herb tea [herbata] perhaps.

I think we use to call it smata (for rag and I know now that is the word the Polaish Jews use) Some carry over maybe. nat tsin yek ????

What is the Polish slang word for Grandfather and Grandmother?