Re: Re: Grandmother v granmother

From: Gavain Sweetman <gavain.sweetman_at_...>
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 09:14:33 +0000 (GMT)


> Alternatively it could be like "father" in English. Normally
> meaning a male parent, if the first letter is capitalised it
> means a Roman Catholic priest. And there is usually a subtle
> difference in pronunciation which would be missed by those
> unfamiliar with the language.

Plus also you are usually introduced as Father John when first meeting a priest. Thereafter you use the honorific Father. There is rarely any confusion in catholic families which father is meant. The only confusion comes from outsiders who perhaps don't know you are catholic.  

In conversation I'm sure that Esrolians would talk about "...my grandmother Dorenda...", meaning mother of my parent and would say "...Grandmother Orenda.." meaning the village elder. Again the only confusion will be to outsiders, and those that want to have long term good relations with Esrolians would have to have some knowledge of their customs to make sure they aren't making some big mistake.

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