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The term "on the wagon" originated in the late 19th century and is believed to refer to the practice of abstaining from alcohol. It is thought to have derived from the image of individuals who, after deciding to stop drinking, would ride on a water wagon that delivered water to thirsty patrons at saloons. The phrase eventually evolved to signify someone who has committed to sobriety.
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Where does the name Wayne come from?
Wayne comes from the English name, meaning "Wagon maker".
On the wagon history?
the costaga wagon was made by Germans in the 1700s
Who invented a wagon train?
In 1749 the first wagon train was invented.
What was the transportation in the 1400s?
Wagon
Where does the word democracy come from?
the word democracy derived from an ancient greek term
What term is refers to a wagon used in the wagon trains headed to the American west?
chuck wagon
What is a waggin?
A waggin is an obsolete term for a wagon.
Did the term Paddy Wagon originate from police saying Patty get the wagon when they needed to transport a prisoner?
No, the paddy wagon was not originated from police saying "Patty, get the wagon." The word originated from patrol wagon and got shortened to paddy wagon.
What is a waggon?
A waggoner is a person who drives or rides on a wagon.
What language does the word wagon come from?
Dutch
Where did the term car come from?
The Celtic word 'carrus' meaning cart or wagon, Automobile means self moving. Cars are, in simple terms, self moving carts or wagons.
What is a wagoner?
A wagon is a four-wheeled cart for hauling loads, or a freight car on a railway.
What is tire kicking?
A term meaning to evaluate a prospective purchase. It may come from people kicking wagon wheels to see if the wood is rotten. It may also come from kicking an auto tire to see if the wheel bearing is loose.
Term for staying sober and decent?
On the wagon, straight, clean, moral.
What do they call the cook in a wagon train?
The common term was "cookie".
Where did the term honey wagon come from?
The term "honey wagon" originally referred to a vehicle used to collect human waste from cesspools and latrines, particularly in rural areas. The name is believed to derive from the sweet smell of the organic material, as "honey" connotes something pleasant, despite the unpleasant nature of the task. Over time, the term has also been used to describe portable toilets and is often associated with sanitation services.
What is a chunk wagon?
A Chuckwagon was a wagon containing food and cooking gear to feed those on a cattle-drive . "Chuck" was a slang term for food .
