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[–] AdamEatsAss 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lemmy is derived from a combination of the ancient Dutch words Lëmenfermœnd and Myynerhå meaning internet and federated protocol.

[–] 65gmexl3 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] AdamEatsAss 1 points 1 year ago

Ancient Dutch Bro. Google doesn't have it.