This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Gonzo126 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/14402.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That is exactly the word I am looking for. But how does it sound????? Bock-ig doesn't ring a bell where book-ish does How should it be pronounced? Thanks for the answer!!!!! My dad had a sign hanging up in the house that said You can always tell a German But you can't tell him much :) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.