A little more haplology.

[Pamela Munro]

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