Re: [Callers] Gypsy Synopsis

I LOVE that word as a replacement for "gypsy." It makes absolute sense and conveys the idea of the move perfectly. -Amy On Oct 29, 2015, at 9:23 AM, bill fischer via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; wrote: blessings linda having read volumes of only occasionally interesting thoughts about this subject, i am delighted to give a powerful second to the suggestion of gyre the word’s use in the two works cited - two of my favorites - cements its appeal for me grateful for you!! cheers down the road.......... billy fischer www.billthedancecaller.com outonawhim(a)erols.com home 203-393-3464 mobile 203-314-0221 On Oct 29, 2015, at 10:59 AM, Linda Leslie via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; wrote: Thanks, Erik for summarizing. It is very helpful to have the list below. I have one other suggestion to add for consideration for those who wish to make a change in terms. Gyre can be found in Carol’s “Jabberwocky" and Yeats’ "The Second Coming". It has the advantage of being one syllable, not used for anything else, and begins with the same sound as gypsy. Rather capricious, if I do say so myself! My husband Bob Golder, thinks that this word is even better than gypsy, because the meaning of the word conveys the movement. Linda gyre [jahyuh r] noun 1. a ring or circle. 2. a circular course or motion. 3. Oceanography. a ringlike system of ocean currents rotating clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. On Oct 29, 2015, at 4:24 AM, Erik Hoffman via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; wrote: On the subject of gypsies and language, I've enjoyed reading the myriad comments, and find myself feeling ambiguous (which I define as feeling very strongly both ways). And, I know it's been thrashed about and we've a request for acknowledging that we are unlikely to change any opinions on this. That said: * I have had this discussion with a number people in the past, about the very strong negative connotations of the word "Gypsy." Ambivalent as I am, I do think we should look for a replacement word. * I thought I'd collect all the words that have been suggested so far (unless I missed one or two) in one place. Here it is: No Hand Turn No Hand Allemande (and I do think Allemande comes from "The German," a dance) Dance Around, or Walk Around Face to Face Do Si Do Bine (binary stars -- snippet below) Nose-to-Nose Do Si Do Dance Around - or Dance About Orbit Around - or Orbit About Loop Eddy Vortex Swirl Spiral Eyes or "Take Eyes" Holding Eyes Eyeballs Facing Maypole Hands Off Face à Face (facey-face...) Right (Left) Shoulder (without the G-word) Cyclone (though mentioned with a complaint - too "violent") _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net