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vanishedone commented on the word gilbertese
The universal language of Gilberts everywhere... or possibly that spoken in the Gilbert Islands.
March 23, 2008
seanahan commented on the word gilbertese
Could it be from Gilbert and Sullivan?
March 26, 2008
bilby commented on the word gilbertese
An official language of the Republic of Kiribati.
March 26, 2008
vanishedone commented on the word gilbertese
The Gilbert Islands, which Kiribati includes, were named after Captain Thomas Gilbert. Although Gilbert and Sullivan probably should have their own descriptive term... I suggest G&Sque.
March 26, 2008
sionnach commented on the word gilbertese
Savoyard, maybe? It would eliminate the need for ampersand awkwardness.
March 26, 2008