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Here are 5 words to get you started: August (Augustus Caesar); boycott (Charles C. Boycott); caesarean section (Julius Caesar); lynch (William Lynch); and, masochism (Leopold von Sacher-Masoch). Here are 5 words to get you started: August (Augustus Caesar); boycott (Charles C. Boycott); caesarean section (Julius Caesar); lynch (William Lynch); and, masochism (Leopold von Sacher-Masoch).
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Is Bailey an Irish name?
No, Bailey is not an Irish name, it is actually an English surname derived from the middle English word for balif, denoting an occupation. It has recently been used by some people as a first name, particularly in the USA, but also elsewhere.
What words entered English during World War 2?
I believe Nazi actually was one. Which is actually derived from a Bavarian word that means "simple minded." Interesting is it not, seeing as the Nazi's themselves were very simple minded?
You call English people pommies what do you call Americans?
English people are actually people from England so people from America would be called Americans!
What does haringey mean in Anglo saxon?
"Haringey" is not an Anglo-Saxon word. It is actually a place name in London, UK, derived from the Old English words "haering" meaning "the settlement of Haeringa's people" and "hege" meaning "enclosure."
Why do they call Ukrainian people bohunk?
It's meant to be derogatory slang, actually derived from "bohemian" (Bo) and "Hungarian" (hunk).
Origin of the name Leighton?
LEIGH is old English for woods or forest and TON is old English for town. So Leighton is derived from an old English term for people who came from a town/village in or near the woods.
Do Australian people speak English?
They use Australian English, which is derived from the British (U.K.) form of the written language, with its spelling and pronunciation.AnswerGiven that the British form of English covers a plethora of regional accents and dialects, it's worth noting that the Australian accent is largely, but not exclusively, derived from the English of London, and from Hibernian (Irish) English, as groups from these areas formed a large proportion of the early settlers and especially, convicts.
In an ecclesiastical history of the English people the narrator is?
In an ecclesiastical history of the English people the narrator is Bede. Some debate this authority stating a third person was actually the narrator.
What does the last name Saunders mean?
English and Scottish in origin it is derived from Sander, a diminutive of the Greek name Alexander meaning "defender of the people".
Kiwis call the english poms what do the english call the kiwis?
That would be "kiwis." They are actually people from New Zealand or New Zealanders.
Why do people think the name Jones originates from Wales?
ones is a surname of Medieval English origins, derived from the given name John which in turn is derived from the hebrew name Yochanan (Johanan). It is especially common in Wales and south central England
What country did the word abalone come from?
It is an American English word derived from Spanish, in turn derived from the Californian Indian language 'aulan', although the origin is vague
