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Who invented the word sad or sadness?
The word 'sad' is connected to a number of very old European words. The Old English word was 'saed', which means heavy or weary. The Old German word was 'satt'. The Gothic word 'saths' Other European words have been satt, sabs and sottus. Development has passed through meanings of 'heavy, weary and tired' before meaning 'unhappy' by the 13th Century
A picture is worth a thousand words origin?
It is thought to be a modern phrase used as an advertisement in a Printers Journal by Fred Barnard in March 1927 to promote images in advertising. To make the advertisement more popular it was attributed to Confucius. A variation appears in Russian literature in the 19th Century
In the 1990s what was the fashion style?
It was old school clothing and having your hair long was very fashionable, blouses and jeans were famous for women. Men wore jeans and a normal button type like many do today. Women's shoes were high heels or if you did not fancy wearing high shoes, laced dolly shoes were fashionable. Studded earrings and studded noses were famous to have for women. Jewelry was mainly in the late 1990's. Words you may not know: Dolly shoes ( flat floor shoes ) studded (when you get something pierced like for earrings ) If you don't understand other words, look in a dictionary.
Words to describe paintings?
good
Words to describe a workhouse from the past?
clotrophobic ,
How do you say were got style in French?
nous sommes élégant (pronounced "noose somes iligan" with emphasis on the "ili" syllable) note: the words for style differ slightly in meaning from English to french.
What state comes from the French words vert?
The state of Vermont is named after the French 'vert mont', literally "green mount".
What is Singapore's history?
Singapore was said to be named after the words lion and city in the 14 century by a prince from Sumatra. It was settled by the British in the early 19 century.
Is Vermont named after something?
It comes from the french words "Monts Verts," meaning "Green Mountains"
What are some words in French?
The French conquered England in 1066 and until the end of the 19th century French was a very important language for those living in English speaking countries.
What are the French words for Heart spade club and diamond?
The French words for "heart - spade - club - diamond" are: "coeur" (heart) - "pique" (spades) - "trèfle" (club - named trèfle after the French name for clover) - and "carreau" (diamond).
How was hydrogen was named?
French chemist Antonie Lavoisier named hydrogen from the Greek words for water former.
What is rococo art?
Rococo is an 18th century art period which features feminine and ornate decorations. Rococo art uses many pastel colors, patterns, and outdoor scenes. The word is a fusion of two words, one French and the other Italian. The French comes from the word rocaille, which refers to art almost like a mosaic of found objects for a garden. It is also Italian because it shares an origin with the word Baroque, which defines a prior art period which was much darker, but shared the attention to details and emphasis on patterns.
I am currently learning Canadian-style French but might have to switch to European-style french Is this going to be a difficult change?
That would be no problem. Canadian French is one hundred per cent intelligible in French. There are some very minor vocabulary differences (mainland French tend to use words like chewing-gum, parking, week-end...) and the hardest part might be to catch the various accents of mainland French.
What are slang words for style?
Style
Do you write centuries in MLA format?
In MLA format, centuries are typically written as words. For example, "nineteenth century" instead of "19th century." However, it is always best to consult the latest MLA style guide for specific formatting rules.
What is clothing fashion?
CLOTHING AND FASHION. Though often used interchangeably, there are distinct and important differences between clothing, fashion, and style. The term clothing first appeared in the thirteenth century and refers to garments in general. Fashion and style are fourteenth-century words. Style describes the form of something, while fashion refers to prevailing styles during a particular time. All clothing can be described in terms of the style of specific features, such as a mandarin collar or a gathered sleeve, and if the style is currently popular, it is considered fashionable. Garment styles periodically recur, though usually in slightly different forms. Coco Chanel, the famous French designer jeans for women, once said that anyone who claimed originality had no knowledge of history
