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Lew Bolton asked this question about Ashpet: An Appalachian Tale:
If Ashpet comes from Grimms' Aschenputtel (meaning Cinder Maid), what does Ashpet mean? specifically why is "pet" on the end; ash is evident, but why "pet"? Is it a German derivation? Just a made-up, convenient name? It's the female designation, evidently. In "Jack the Ashypet" an IRish tale by MacManus, Ashypet is the male counterpart. In Richard Chase, The Grandfather Tales, his heroine is Ashpet, also.
Mary Catelli One nickname for "Elizabeth" is "Bett." It would be a simple shift from "Ashbet" to "Ashpet."…moreOne nickname for "Elizabeth" is "Bett." It would be a simple shift from "Ashbet" to "Ashpet."(less)
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Ashpet
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