The first written usage of the English word appeared in Edward Gibbon's journal, referring to "bits of cold meat" as a 'Sandwich'. It was named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, an 18th-century English aristocrat, although he was not the inventor of the food. It is said that Lord Sandwich was fond of this form of food because it allowed him to continue playing cards, while eating without getting his cards greasy.
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SOMW - is an eponym for The Society of Medical Writers
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One who is referred to as eponymous is someone that gives their name to something. i.e. the name of a car manufacturer or sports team, ford, Ferrari or Brawn (F1)
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An example of an eponym is "sandwich," named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who is said to have requested meat between two slices of bread so that he could eat without interrupting his gambling game.
The eponym that the fourth Earl of Sandwich gave his name to is the "sandwich." The Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, is said to have popularized the concept of placing meat between two slices of bread so that he could eat without interrupting his gambling. This convenient meal quickly caught on and became known as a sandwich in his honor.
Romulus is the eponym of Rome
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The Edsil automobile was the eponym of Henry Ford's son.
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Julius Cesar is the eponym for the month of July.
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