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What is the origin of the idiom 'come again'?
Origin: The verb 'to come' has always meant to arrive or appear. In this 20th Century African-American expression, 'come' takes on the meaning of 'speak.'
What does the English name Leslie mean?
This name is of Scottish Gaelic origin. It comes from a Scottish surname and a place name which probably meant "garden of hollies".
What is the origin of the idiom 'stuffed shirt'?
Stuffed Shirt - a self-important person who shows a lot of phony dignity Origin: This expression originates from the early 1900s. The expression initially meant: a person who has a falsely high opinion of his/her own worth and who shows it.
What is the origin behind the idiom 'Take a shine to'?
Origin: This American saying dates back to the 1880's and probably originated from an earlier expression, 'to shine up to someone.' That meant to behave nicely so someone will like you. Then they 'take a shine to you' because of your appearance or personality.
Why is shiner slang for a black eye?
This is of Irish origin. It originally meant a black eye given by the boot of an English officer to an Irishman who didn't keep the equipment shiny enough.
What is meant by fob origin?
fREIGHT oN bOARD
What is the origin of the word gloat?
The word "gloat" originated from the Middle English word "gloeten," meaning "to look at or contemplate with gratification, satisfaction, or great pleasure." It ultimately derives from the Old Norse word "glotta," which means "to grin."
What is the origin of the history?
The word 'history' comes from Latin and meant 'story'.
What is the origin of the word 'history'?
The word 'history' comes from Latin and meant 'story'.
According to its Old French origin a garrison is meant to do what for its fort or station?
your mom
What is the Origin and meaning of Remember the Maine?
it was meant to be a battle cry for rallying u.s. soldiers.
What is the Hebrew origin of the name Henrietta?
There is no Hebrew origin of the name Henrietta. It is the feminine form of Henry, which comes from the Germanic name Heimirich, which meant "home ruler".
Why was Teotihuacan called city of the gods?
Because that is what it's name meant
What is the word origin of the word shoddy?
The word "shoddy" originates from the name of a type of low-quality fabric made from inferior materials, which was first produced in the mid-19th century in England. It eventually came to be used to describe anything of poor quality or workmanship.
Origin of the word raccoon?
American Indian in origin- from the Virginia branch of the Algonquin nation. Yes, that was Pocahontas' tribe. It's name meant "one who rubs with it's hands".
What is the origin of the idiom 'come again'?
Origin: The verb 'to come' has always meant to arrive or appear. In this 20th Century African-American expression, 'come' takes on the meaning of 'speak.'
What is the name used by the natives for japan?
Nihon or Nippon. It is written 日本 and originally meant 'Origin of the sun'.
