LL-L "Morphology" 2007.11.12 (06) [E]

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L O W L A N D S - L  -  12 November 2007 - Volume 06
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From: Danette & John Howland <dan_how at msn.com>
Subject: LL-L "Morphology" 2007.11.11 (06) [E]

Dear Lowlanders:

Ron wrote: "This made me think about *-s* (/-z/) as ... let's say a "marker
of endearment."

This got me thinking about an affectionate nickname my great-grandmother
bestowed upon me. When I was a child she frequently called me "Dannikins,"
derived from Daniel, which is my middle name. My great-grandmother grew up
speaking a form of Wisconsin German. I interpret the morphology of the name
as being "Dan" plus "i/y"or "ik" or "ek" (diminutives) plus "kin"
(diminutive) plus the suffix "-s."

I also sense that it seems awkward with non-abbreviated names. My wife and I
(both Alaska born) get around this by adding an "-er (strongly rhotacized)
to my son's name. Thus, Max is frequently is called "Maxers" or even
"Maskers" within the family. The same suffix applies to my daughter's two
syllable name: Ivy is often called "Ivers."

Be well,

John Howland

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