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1938, from German Flak, condensed from Fl ieger a bwehr k anone, literally "pilot warding-off cannon." Sense of "anti-aircraft fire" is 1940; metaphoric sense of "criticism" is c.1963 in American English.
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Who introduced the English language to the Irish?
the ciltic
When was English language introduced to England?
The English language was introduced to England around the 5th century AD by Germanic tribes, primarily the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. These tribes brought their language to the British Isles during the Anglo-Saxon settlement.
Who introduced English Language in Nigeria?
British settlers; Nigeria was colonized by the British.
When was the word sport introduced to the English language?
During the middle ages, around 1150.
What language was spoken before old English was introduced?
Latin i think. Hope that was right!
In which year English education is introduced in India?
The British introduced the English Language as well as the western system of education in India. They did so during their rule over India in the 19th century. This was done so that the Indians were moulded according to the British needs and were able to serve the government. Thus, the British could have able officers at a low expense rather getting those from England. Therefore, English was introduced in India.
When were french words introduced to the English language?
French words were introduced to the English language after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. This event resulted in a significant influence of French language and culture on English, leading to the incorporation of many French words into the English vocabulary.
How was English introduced into Jamaica?
well, the official language of jamaica is the queens english & we started to speak it since the island was discovered
What is the origin of delectable?
Introduced into English about the year 1400 from the French language, before than from the Latin word 'Delectabilis'
How did the arrival of Christianity influence English language?
When Christianity was introduced, the English language changed. English got new words from Latin, Greek, and Hebrew Church spoke Latin. The New Testaments of The Bible were written in Greek and the Old Testaments were written in Hebrew.
How old is Australia's language and slang?
European settlement in Australia began with the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. The introduced language was English, and from that point, the Australian form of the English language began to evolve, and of course, the various Australian slang terms came emerged, often based on, or evolving from the parent English.
When did Flak Magazine end?
Flak Magazine ended in 2008.
