Nicknames abound all over Goa and both individuals and residences have the privilege of being 'honoured' with them. Here are a few (individuals): Kudd'dem Fulu (she was blind in one eye), Kankatro Jose (whose one ear had a cut), Koddkoddo Bostianv, Govo vaddo Pedro ( who suffered from goitre), Rebek Goes ( a choirmaster), Kampinn Konsulem, etc. etc. And, here are some nicknames of houses: Girgireager, Demankarager, Borboreager, Pipirmitager, Novea gharant ( the house that was the first to have Mangalore tiles), Harxea gharant - the house of the late Bishop Altino Ribeiro - (probably because the house had large glass windows). I even know of two priests with nicknames: Pe. Dentto (probably because of his height) and Pe. Dhobo (I know not for what!). Finally, I was told by one Moiddekar that the people originating from his ward (I think, Pirazonna) are known as VHODDLE MOIDDEKAR! Incidentally, I understand the houses in Saligao, Bardez, have the highest number of nicknames.
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