A little more haplology.

[Coon, Brad]

We can say both in my speech.  Originally from Northeastern Indiana.

Brad Coon
Reference Librarian
The Libraries-Montana State University
bcoon at montana.edu       (406) 994-6026


-----Original Message-----
From: Pamela Munro [mailto:munro at ucla.edu]
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 8:34 AM
To: siouan at lists.colorado.edu
Subject: Re: A little more haplology.


I would only accept "It's lightning out" as haplology from speakers for whom
"to lightning" is a verb. It certainly isn't in my speech. Can you guys all
say "It lightnings before there is thunder" or "It lightninged twice last
night"? Surely if
"lightning" is a verb we should be able to. (I understand that this must be
true for Bob!)

Pam



"R. Rankin" wrote:

> Well, my point is that we all ARE making such judgments.  You and
Catherine have examples of haplology apparently, and that is one of the
standard responses.  I have polled students and "it's lightning out" is
probably the most common response.
>
> Bob