Re: songs about mothers, fathers and mothers in law

[JOAN RUNDO <joarundo...>]

Suegra is mother-in-law in Spanish (similar to "suocera" in Italian) which both 
come from the Latin "socer".
Don't know where the Yiddish connection is, though
Joan
(in rainy, not spring-like, Milan)



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Batya 
  To: World music from a Jewish slant 
  Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 10:30 AM
  Subject: songs about mothers, fathers and mothers in law


  Hi!

  I'm compiling a concert entitled "mothers, fathers and mothers-in-law" (or 
something like that) including songs in Yiddish, Ladino and English. Would 
anybody like to help me brainstorm?

  I've noticed that "shviger" and "suegra" look like the same word. Does 
anybody know which is the original, and anything about the etymology?

  I'm enjoying the "essen" suggestions - shame they're only virtual. Thanks for 
asking about suggestions, and the ones that are coming through!

  Thanks,
  Batya