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Baby Showers And Gossip Are Connected
According to some sources, “gossip” originated from the Old English word “godsibb,” which refers to a godparent or sponsor of a child’s baptism. The term then evolved to refer to close friends or family members who attended a birth or christening ceremony.
These individuals often exchange news and gossip while waiting for the baby’s arrival, hence the association with gossip. Over time, the word’s meaning expanded to refer to anyone who engages in idle talk or rumor spreading, regardless of their involvement in childbirth.
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