Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] What's the meaning of Noctilux
From: Guy Bennett <guybnt@idt.net>
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 21:48:09 -0800
 
>Dear Luggers,
>
>Well I just got my Noctilux yesterday.  Can't wait to see the result.
>
>Anyway does anyone know what is the meaning of Noctilux, from what language
>does it taken from?
>
>The question comes up because there is a Nikkor lense named Noct also.
>
>Regards,
>
>Jerry S. Justianto



jerry,

'noct' means 'naked' in high middle frisian.

'lux' are eaten with bagels.

it follows that 'noctilux' means 'buck naked bagels.'

guy