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Where does the word spiffing originate from?
The word "spiffing" is believed to have originated in Britain in the late 19th century. It is derived from the slang term "spiff" which meant a bonus or incentive given to salespeople to motivate them. Over time, "spiffing" came to mean excellent, fine, or splendid in a more general sense.
What time period did the German immigrants come to the USA?
Early 19th Century to Early 20th Century
Why is the night shift called the lobster shift?
In the 19th Century, the term "lobster" was slang for a fool - the implication is that only a fool would work such hours. "Lobster shift" or "Lobster trick" is a newspaper term. The other possible origin is that the reporters would come in to work "boiled" or drunk.
Who is the first person to translate cuneiform?
The first person to successfully decipher cuneiform was Henry Rawlinson, a British army officer and archaeologist. He was able to translate Old Persian cuneiform inscriptions in the mid-19th century.
What is the origin of putting on the dog?
"Putting on the dog" is believed to have originated in the early 20th century in the United States. It refers to someone dressing up in a fancy or ostentatious manner to impress others. The exact origin of the phrase is unclear, but it is thought to have derived from the practice of wealthy individuals in the 19th century showing off their expensive clothing by taking their dogs for walks in fashionable areas.
Why is the 19th century the 1800s and 18th century 1700s and so on?
cause its stupid.
Why did people come to dundee in the 19th century?
because there stupid idiots
What is the Slang expression 'nothing at all' 19th century murder victim?
Sweet Fanny Addams
What are some slang terms for marines?
Marines are known as "leathernecks" from the uniform collars they wore in the 19th century.
Story of Inventors of 18th and 19th century?
GOOD what a crap answer how is 'good' an answer? whoever wrote this is dead stupid.
Where did save by the come from?
Saved by the bell is boxing slang from the 19th century, a boxer can be saved from defeat by the 'end of round bell'
What century is the 1870s?
1873 was the 19th century (1800-1899).
What century was 1865?
18th century
What century was Queen Victoria from?
Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901, which was in the 19th century.
What does playing gooseberry mean?
Gooseberry bush'' was 19th-century slang for pubic hair - hence the old saw: ''Born under a gooseberry bush.''
What century is 1784 in?
The 1800's is the 19th century.
What century is 1874 a part of?
The year 1874 is in the 19th. century. The 19th. century is from 1801-1900.
