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The term "for land's sake" is believed to be a euphemistic expression that was used in place of saying "for the Lord's sake" or "for God's sake" in order to avoid using religious references in casual conversation. It has evolved over time to simply express surprise or frustration.
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What is a term for words that share the same origin?
Cognates.
Is tiley a word?
No it is not a word for the love of pete sake No it is not a word for the love of pete sake
What term refers to the study of the origin of words?
Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words, including their form and meaning.
What is the origin of the word 'gosh'?
The origin of the term gosh is not exactly known, but the term began being used as a replacement term of the word God. The first known use of the world was in the mid seventeen hundreds.
How do you spell sake?
Sake is the correct spelling. I will answer this for your sake.(The same spelling is used for Japanese rice wine sake)
What is the term for the lands of an estate?
The lands of an estate are called DEMESNE
Origin of for pete's sake?
The saying appeared in Medieval times as a substitute for 'For God's Sake' as it was sacrilegious to take the Lord's name in vain. Precise details are not known.
What was not a common reason for Jewish migration in Middle Ages?
The desire to discover new lands for the pure sake of exploration.
What was the common reasons for Jewish migration in the Middle ages?
The desire to discover new lands for the pure sake of exploration.
Origin of term oceanography?
greek is the origin of oceanography
What is the term for mass movement that is of volcanic origin?
lahar is the term for mass movement that is volcanic in origin
Where did For Pete's Sake originate?
For Pete's sake' is essentially a mild oath, a euphemism for 'For God's sake.' The latter term is considered offensive and Pete is used as a proxy for God, in this case.
What is the term for the origin and history of a word?
The term is etymology.
What is the origin of South Dakota?
It was a part of Dakota Territory in lands purchased from France in 1803.
What is the medical term meaning the point at which a muscle begins?
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What is the origin of the saying for pete's sake?
For Pete's sake originated because the original, "for God's sake" was considered blasphemy. So the name Peter was substituted because Peter was one of the original disciples of Jesus.
What term is used in forensics to describe a sample of unknown origin?
The term used in forensics to describe a sample of unknown origin is "questioned sample."
