[net.women] Goy

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).