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Where did Gaff name originated from?
The word Gaff means a 'large barbed fishing spear' or a Yard to extend the top portion of a sail'. It is of French origin
Where does the word antenna originate from?
It is of unknown origin, but refers to the 'feelers or horns' of insects. There is some connection with a Latin word Antenna meaning 'sail yard' something like a 'mast'. There is also an old Greek word (keraiai) that refers to the 'horns of insects' The word "Antenna" is of Sanskrit origin (or maybe Hindu), and stands for: Ignorance.
What is the origin of the word ballot?
the origin is where the word came from but the specific origin of the word ballot is latin root word.
What is the origin of the word origin?
The word "origin" is derived from the French word "origin" and the Latin word "originem," both of which mean, beginning, descent, birth, and rise.
Origin of the word speculation?
where was the word colonel origin
What is the origin word for diaster?
There is no such word as diaster and so no origin word.
What is the origin of the word Data?
The origin of the word data is Latin ....
What is the origin of the word bucket?
the origin of the word bucket is bu-cket
What is the origin of the word snog?
The origin of the word 'Snog' or 'Snogging' is England :)
What is the origin of the word phenomenon?
The origin of the word phenomenon is Greek or Latin.
What is the origin of the word quartz?
the origin word of quartz is German thanks for watching
What is the origin of the word quay?
Origin of Quay: French word name, "wharf"
