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origin of the word Meeple

« on: February 25, 2012, 11:45:13 pm »

Hi all, I have been curious for some time on this - anyone know how the word "Meeple" was derived?


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Re: origin of the word Meeple

« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2012, 12:03:03 am »

It's a portmanteau of "my people".


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Re: origin of the word Meeple

« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2012, 07:32:03 am »

Makes sense - thanks Scott.


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Re: origin of the word Meeple

« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2012, 01:57:25 pm »

Is this excusive to Carcassonne? or is it board game generic?


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Re: origin of the word Meeple

« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2012, 02:18:43 pm »

It's a generic term across the genre, but I think Carcassonne was the originator. Perhaps someone knows for sure.


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