From: Miguel Carrasquer Vidal
Message: 55930
Date: 2008-03-25
>Yes, I remember what Trask said about itI really don't think so.
>But I'd look first at boxo and see if it could have
>inspired moko, mosko
>I'd also look and see if boxo is related to Spanish
>bozal "muzzle"
>or if moko could be from Spanish boca with the -a
>reanalyzed as an article
>Yes, there are "expressive forms" but I got the
>impression that Trask used them a bit too often as a
>cover for "I dunno"