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Word Origins
I have always wondered the orig of the word, Bachelors , as used in the degree you receive from a 4-yr college.
I recently sold something on ebay to Mr Chicken. Is this a common name. Does anyone else know a Chicken?
Can anyone translate this for me please, I cant seem to find it anywhere. So I assume it is probably slang, therefore not in the dictionary...It was wrote on my wall so I am keen to find out it's...
is there any more sayings after ten for the magpies one for luck, two for joy or does it stop at ten
As in "Watch out the Boggart will get you". Any answers appreciated. Thanks.
Is there such a word as fesescious and if so is this the correct spelling? What can you say about its origins or anything else?
what does "get your head out of your ass" mean?
"swinging the lead"
We have "don't" for "do not" so why isn't it "will't" for "will not"?
We all know Cooper, Fletcher, Smith, Baker etc are occupations which have been used as surnames for generations. So how come Cobbler is never used in this way?
how do you pronounce this
What is the grammaticalaterm for when you state something doubly, such as 'he was killed to death' or 'he lit the branches on fire'. Not oxymoron, but something similar?
Why is a footballer "nutmegged" when the ball is played between his legs?
Where does the word "vice" as in vice captain come from and what does it mean
What is the meaning of these phrases? 1.To take on appearance 2. To shade a conversation with their children Thank you in advance
What is the origin of the phrase "on the same page," and who coined the term and when?
Hi I'd like to know what palace intrigue means. Thank you
What does this symbol mean ~ ?
夫= husband in Japanese 妻= wife in Japanese
Just wondered, as fascinated with the origin of words as well as love many different languages, where does the word Husband originate from, please? What language does Husband come from, too, please?...
