"Jim Wilkins" wrote in message
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"ATP" wrote in message
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In 1963, the name of KS-Maschinenbau was replaced by Putzmeister, which
means "master of mortar" in German.

Becoming a Yiddish insult doesn't disqualify a word from standard German.
"Family jewels" hasn't corrupted "jewels", and Dick and Peter are still
acceptable names.
http://www.klimt02.net/fairs/schmuck-2012

jsw
Yes, although certain combinations should probably be avoided. For example,
if your last name is Head or Liss, naming your son Richard might make middle
school a bit more difficult..