barryg@sdcrdcf.UUCP (Lee Gold) (02/04/85)
Goy is from a Hebrew word meaing "people" (i.e. ethnic group) and is used to mean non-Jewish culture/religion. The English equivalent is indeed "gentile." (Some Jews report to being freaked out by being called "gentiles" by Mormons.) Out here November 5th is merely five days after Halloween. I wonder to what extent the popularity of Guy Fawkes Day in England rises from its assimilation with the old All Hallows Eve and/or Samhain. --Lee Gold
jpexg@mit-hermes.ARPA (John Purbrick) (02/08/85)
I've replied to this in net.nlang, where it belongs. See <2290@mit-hermes.ARPA> (Title is Guys, goys and Halloween).