Word Origin: Mermite

dirtbag · Post by **dirtbag** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:56 pm

jfko6
Ok, out with it !

Treesuit · Post by **Treesuit** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:46 pm

Canuck67,
That's a good point. I never would have thought of it.

Stef · Post by **Stef** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:20 am

So I don't allways write stupid things?

Richard w. · Post by **Richard w.** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:47 am

The U.S. Army did pick up some French slang during WW1.

That would be neat if it is the answer...

C-rats · Post by **C-rats** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:05 pm

Mermite, Marmite, Thermite, Termite..... Bleaaaaah, who cares?! I got mine and I hope to be testing it's renouned insulating capabilities in about 3 weeks......if my health is in order.....

jfko6 · Post by **jfko6** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:31 pm

For those still interested in discovering the answer... or, those who might want to start by getting your hands on one, I came across someone who has some mermite cans for sale.

You can check out his listing here. By the way it's not me selling them or anyone I know. Check it over first before you buy.

http://maine.craigslist.org/hsh/587893675.html

C-rats · Post by **C-rats** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:13 pm

For anyone who is interested in getting a mermite can, at least the one pictured there in that link looks to be in great shape! I had to really "weed through" several to find one I could live with ---- and that one is by far better than the one I ended up with (get it while you can!).

jfko6 · Post by **jfko6** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:24 am

The price appears to be fair. If anyone picks one up, lets us know.

JFK

P.S. The origin of the word Mermite derives its name from.....

C-rats · Post by **C-rats** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:38 pm

Oh you rotten tease!

(by the way, what is the price of those mermite cans?)

jfko6 · Post by **jfko6** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:03 pm

The guy wants $50.00 per can. He has three.

Word Origin: Mermite

The origin of mermite

Craigs Listing Mermite Can

Price of the Mermite