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No, it is certainly not. Check reliable sources.
Online Etymology Dictionary
news
late 14c., plural of new (n.) "new thing," from new (adj.), q.v.; after Fr. nouvelles, used in Bible translations to render M.L. nova (neut. pl.) "news," lit. "new things." Sometimes still regarded as plural, 17c.-19c. Meaning "tidings" is early 15c.
Also, see the at the snopes.com article on news
http://www.snopes.com/language/acronyms/news.asp
Shame on those who perpetuate ignorance because they're unwilling to research the facts. FYI, omg-facts.com is full of misinformation.
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What does news stand for?
North, East, West and South North, East, West and South Actually, news stands for: N-News E-Entertainment W-Weather S-Sports
Where did the word news come from?
It comes from North, East, West, and South.
What does the abbreviation NEWWS stand for?
The abbreviation NEWS stands for many things. Some things NEWS stands for include compass points (North, East, West, South), Network Windowing System and Naval Environmental Watch Standard.
What is the etymology of NEWS?
:; According to some sources in the Internet, (For example, fromhttp//www.spiritus-temporis.com/news/etymology.html), the etymology of the word 'NEWS' comes from the root word 'New'. The word 'News' is termed as the plural of 'New'; that is, lots of new things. But still, many claim 'NEWS' as an ackronym of 'North East West South'.
What is an acronym for w s e?
W S E is an acronym. This set of letters can stand for many different things. The most common meaning of these letters is west south east.
What is full form of news?
North,East,West,South North,East,West,South
What is the word form for the south west east north?
The word NEWS is an acronym of the initial letters of the four major compass points.
What does news stand for?
North, East, West and South North, East, West and South Actually, news stands for: N-News E-Entertainment W-Weather S-Sports
NEWS full form?
Contrary to popular belief, it is generally assumed that the word news is not in fact an acronym for the compass points, but is in fact used as a plural of the word "new" - "Any news?" could be construed to mean "Are there any new events going on?".
What is the full form for NEWS?
North, east, west, south
What is the full name of news?
North East West South
What is full name of news?
North East West South
Where did the word news come from?
It comes from North, East, West, and South.
Source of the word news?
The word NEWS means information from the North East West and South. I learned this in college.
Full form of news paper?
news-north east west south paper-past and present event report
Is there 16 directions i n a compass?
Going clockwise, the 16 directions are... North North North East North East East North East East East South East South East South South East South South South West South West West South West West West North West North West North North West ...and back to North again.
What are the directions that lie between the four main directions?
Well, let's see. Starting at North and proceeding clockwise from there,you've got your-- north by east-- north-northeast-- northeast by north-- northeast-- northeast by east-- east-northeast-- east by north-- EAST-- east by south-- east-southeast-- southeast by east-- southeast-- southeast by south-- south-southeast-- south by east-- SOUTH-- south by west-- south-southwest-- southwest by south-- southwest-- southwest by west-- west-southwest-- west by south-- WEST-- west by north-- west-northwest-- northwest by west-- northwest-- northwest by north-- north-northwest, and-- north by west
