Gossip

gossip originally _Godsib_, from _God_ and _sib_, meaning kin or relationship by religious obligation, is still quite commonly used in Newfoundland to denote a godparent. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G.M.Story July 1959 Not used Not used Withdrawn

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/30328
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Summary:gossip originally _Godsib_, from _God_ and _sib_, meaning kin or relationship by religious obligation, is still quite commonly used in Newfoundland to denote a godparent. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G.M.Story July 1959 Not used Not used Withdrawn

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