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A SUPERSTITION WITH COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN IS ONCE
YOU NAME A BOAT, YOU CANNOT CHANGE THE NAME OR
IT WILL BE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; CASEVILLE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Means of transportation Water craft or boat propelled by human, wind, mechanical or other force BELIEF -- Bad luck SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 00001970S
WHEN SAILING IN ANY OF THE GREAT LAKES AROUND MICHIGAN
IT IS VERY UNLUCKY TO MENTION THE EDMUND FITZGERALD.
THE INFORMANT GIVES ONE EXAMPLE BASED IN ONTARIO WHERE
THE CREW, WHEN FINISHED WITH THEIR JOURNEY ON THE LAKES
WAITED UNTIL THEY GOT ONTO THE DOCK AND THEN SANG " THE
WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD" IN FULL AS A KIND OF THANK YOU
FOR MAKING THE TRIP SAFELY. THE INFORMANT ALSO CLAIMS THAT
ONE TIME HE WAS OUT ON THE LAKES IN A BOAT WITH A FRIEND AND
AFTER TALKING ABOUT THE EDMUND FITZGERALD THEY HAD PROBLEMS
WITH THE RUDDER ON THE BOAT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; CHARLEVOIX
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 07-00-1989
Just as there are the different books to the bible, so are
there 3 different books to Satan's bible. Folklore has it that
the witch or warlock that can find all 3 of them will be able to
spell the forgotten name of God. And in so doing, the witch or
warlock will acquire all of the powers from God.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Gods BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Magic Book SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 00-00-1980
West Virginia hillbillies are called "hoopies" by people
living along the West Virginia border of eastern Ohio. In this
area the word "hoopie" is not only synonymous with, but has
actually replaced the word "hillbilly." The term comes from barrel
making which was a common occupation in the Wheeling, West
Virginia area. Those who made the metal hoops for the barrels were
called "hoopies". Eventually the term "hoopie" became synonymous
with hillbilly.
James Callow comment:
The earliest passage equating hoopie with hillbilly is
dated 1940. See F. G. Cassidy, DARE, s.v. "hoopy."
Where learned: OHIO ; WEST VIRGINIA
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 00-00-1960
Novi is the name of a Detroit suburb. The first two letters
are actually the abbreviation for the word number, and the last
two letters are the Roman numerals for the number six. Novi was
the number six stop on the old toll plank road through the area.
Hence, the name Novi.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 00-00-1980
Jehovah is feminine
The following was told to me by Carol, who has been a practicing
witch. She was a member of a coven based in Michigan.
Witches find it interesting that the name Jehovah is formed by the
four Hebrew letters Yod-He-Vau-He. The first, Yod, means "I", the
next three, He-Vau-He, mean both "life" and "woman." The Latin
version of these three letters is E-V-E. In other words, the name of
Jehovah is feminine and it means "I am woman; I am life." Today a
popular chant among witches is based on these ancient letters:
"Io!Evohe!"
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MANCHESTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Gods SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 01-00-1992
IF, WHILE TALKING TO A PERSON, YOU CALL THEM A NAME DIFFERENT
FROM THEIR OWN, IT MEANS THAT WHOSEVER NAME YOU SAID
IS TALKING ABOUT YOU.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 06-16-1972
WHEN EATING WEDGES OF PIE WITH A MEMBER OF THE OPPOSITE SEX,
EACH SILENTLY NAMES THE CORNERS OF THE OTHER'S PIECE (NAMES
ARE THOSE OF THREE SUITORS). THE LAST CORNER EATEN BY THE
GIRL IS THE ONE SHE WILL MARRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; BRENTWOOD
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert BELIEF -- Use of object for determining future spouse SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 07-05-1973
WHEN YOU SLEEP IN A NEW ROOM, NAME THE CORNERS OF THE ROOM
BY THE NAMES OF YOUR BOYFRIENDS. THE FIRST CORNER YOU LOOK
AT IN THE MORNING IS THE BOYFRIEND YOU'LL MARRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
Date learned: 06-18-1973
WHEN YOU SPEND THE NIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME AT A STRANGE PLACE,
NAME THE CORNERS OF THE ROOM. THE ONE YOU ARE LOOKING AT WHEN
YOU WAKE UP IS THE ONE YOU WILL MARRY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HERNDON
Date learned: 07-23-1968
THE FIRST NIGHT YOU SPEND IN A ROOM, HAVE A FRIEND NAME EACH
CORNER AND IN THE MORNING WHEN YOU WAKE, THE FIRST CORNER
YOU SEE WILL BE THE NAME OF YOUR WIFE OR HUSBAND.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Fourths / Quarters BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
MEANING OF NAME -- UKRAINIAN
MYROSLAVA (F), MYROSLAV (M)
MEANING: ONE WHO PRAISES PEACE
PRAISER (SLAVA), PEACE (MYR)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 10-00-1970
MEANING OF NAME -- UKRAINIAN
LUBOMYRA (F), LUBOMYR (M)
PRONOUNCED -- LJUBOMYRA
MEANING: LOVER (LUBO) OF PEACE (MYRA)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 10-00-1970
NAMING
IN JEWISH TRADITION, IT IS LIKE A CURSE TO NAME SOMEONE
AFTER A PERSON WHO IS ALIVE.
Where learned: UNKNOWN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
MARY NAMES
MY PARENTS HAD EIGHT CHILDREN AND ALL THE GIRLS WERE NAMED,
IN A WAY, AFTER MARY. MAUREEN IS AN IRISH DERIVATIVE; MY SISTERS ARE
NAMED DEIDRE MARY AND SHEILA MARIE. MY PARENTS ARE BOTH CATOLIC.
ALSO, MY MOTHER AND HER MOTHER ARE NAMED "MARY."
Where learned: UNKNOWN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
ARMBRUSTERS
THE WORD "ARMBRUST" MEANS CROSSBOW. IT IS OF GERMAN DERIVATION. THE
ARMBRUSTERS WERE THE CROSSBOWMEN IN THE GERMAN ARMY, THE ELITE CORPS
OF THE ARMY. THESE CROSSBOWMEN WERE HIGHLY-THOUGHT OF AND REVERED IN
SOCIETY, AS WELL AS PROTECTED IN BATTLE. THE ARMBRUSTERS WERE ORIGI-
NALLY LEASED IN THE BLACK FOREST. THE ARMBRUSTER COAT OF ARMS IS A
RAM'S HEAD ON A BLACK FIELD WITH GOLD STARS.
Where learned: UNKNOWN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
CANOE TERMINOLOGY
DEAD-HEAD. USUALLY A SUBMERGED TREE OR LOG THAT IS IN THE WATER AND
IS TO BE AVOIDED.
Where learned: UNKNOWN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
HISTORY OF WORD
HONEYMOON - IN THE DAYS WHEN MEN STOLE THEIR BRIDES FROM OTHER
TRIBES, IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO DISAPPEAR UNTIL HER FAMILY'S
TEMPERS COOLED. ONE MONTH - OR A "MOON" - WAS CUSTOMARY. THE
GROOM'S FAMILY PROVIDED THE FLEEING COUPLE WITH GOODIES. FAVORITE
GIFT IN ENGLAND WAS MEAD - A MILD LIQUOR MADE WITH HONEY WHICH
THE COUPLE SIPPED AS THEY GOT ACQUAINTED. THUS, THIS TIME WAS
THIER "HONEY-MOON." THE WEDDING VEIL WAS ALSO PART OF BRIDAL
CAPTURE. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO CONCEAL THE BRIDE'S IDENTITY FROM
PURSUING RELATIVES.
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 10-08-1967
NAMES
MR. TUCKER ONCE SAT IN ON A TRIAL IN TENNESSEE. ONE OF
THE DEFENSE WITNESSES WAS NAMED WHUPSAW WILLIAMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
NAMES
LEBANESE NAME THEIR CHILDREN IN THE FOLLOWING WAY: THE CHILD'S
LAST NAME IS THE FATHER'S FIRST NAME, WHILE THE CHILD'S FIRST
NAME IS ARBITRARY. E.G. JOHN SMITH NAMES HIS CHILD "DAVID JOHN".
(THE "JOHN" FOR LAST NAME IS FATHER'S FIRST NAME.) DAVID JOHN
NAMES HIS CHILD "_______ DAVID." THUS, THE FATHER ACTUALLY
NAMES NO ONLY HIS SON BUT HIS GRANDSON TOO. THIS IS ALSO AN
EASY WAY TO KEEP TRACK OF FAMILY LINEAGE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 00-00-1967