Why are people from Canada called Canadian but people from America are called American?

What happened to the missing 'i' ?

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Never mind that - I want someone to explain how you get Liverpudlian from Liverpool.

Thodsis · 51-55, M

@rinkydinkydoink I'll look into it.

Etymology is a lovely thing.

It might take a while. :)

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How about the cheeky connection between puddle and pool?