From:
Claire Curtis
Date: 2001-12-04 10:06:00 UTC
Subject: Gib or Djib?
Silly question, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants to know --
Do you pronounce gib with a hard g, as in "get" or "gibbon", or with a
soft g as in "gym" or "gem"?
Also, does anyone know the derivation of the terms hob and sprite? I
know both are terms for potentially destructive but sometimes helpful
elf-type critters; is that intentional?
Curious minds want to know....
-Claire
(and Sammy and Frankie, who will be relieved when mom finally knows what
to call them).
PS I realize this is not exactly health-related, but I imagine using the
wrong pronunciation might cause others to not quite take you seriously.
Could be embarrasing for an aspiring vet student. Anyway, that's my
(weak) tie in.