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I'm pretty sure it comes from the word "Gibber" - to make the characteristic sound of a monkey. Its an imitative word - according to my Collins Dictionary - 17th century.
(For Ozzies - I see there is another Australian meaning for gibber - boulder or stone, or dry flat area covered in stones - as in gibber plans)
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Gibberish efroch 04/18/00 09:55 AM Re: Gibberish jmh 04/19/00 08:15 AM Re: Gibberish paulb 04/22/00 12:27 PM
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