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No, the idea that the word derives from corde du roi is simply not true. It is what it known as folk etymology. The term derives from the old English cord + duroy: cord = ribbed fabric, duroy = a 17th century coarse worsted fabric made in England.
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Why does Corduroy The Bear have buttons on his pants?
Corduroy the Bear has two buttons on his corduroy overalls because there are two straps on the overalls. The buttons are used to attach the straps to the overalls so they stay up. The buttons also make the overalls easy to take off and put on.
Who is the manager of kings XL Punjab?
There is no manager for a team in IPL.There are only owners.For Kings XI Punjab it is Ness Wadia and Preity Zinda
What are the rules to the rumble?
Only fists were allowed.
Who was the King of France during the French Revolution and who was his wife?
1789, Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. There were also successful revolutions against Charles X in 1830 and Louis-Philippe in 1848. So, paradoxically, of the 23 French revolutions, involving complete change of Constitution, that there have been so far, only 3 were directed against Kings.
What is an office developed by kings in order to weaken nobility answerable only to the king?
sheriff
What is the history of corduroy?
Corduroy was first used by kings and noblemen in France and in a few other countries in Europe. For that reason, it was called the "cloth of the king". It was used for the upper ajusted garment (pourpoint) of the king which was called in French "justaucorps". The last part of that word is pronounced "cor" and means "body". The other part of the word "...duroy" is two words in French. Those words mean "... of the king". Kings and noblemen had their pourpoint (to keep them warm) made of wide wale corduroy. Many french kings and Henry Tudor had often their pourpoint made in wide waled velvet close-fitted to the body. However the French don't use the word "corduroy" but "velours côtelé" which could be translated by the words "ribbed velvet". Only french canadians pronounce "corduroy" as french words "cor-du-roy" exactly as if they were saying "body of the king" (corps du roi). Since it was a durable fabric which could be made out of cotton, it was used for young men and workmen for a few centuries before denim became more popular in Europe and North America. Though is was made known as a fabric for kings, it became "the poor man's velvet" since it was used by workers, artists and students. Nowadays, manufacturers of corduroy use some other component with cotton so that corduroy is softer and no more a rugged fabric. It is now often used by designers for more sophisticated clothing though is it still used for work wear especially in some countries.
Why did Corduroy The Bear's overalls only have one button?
There is no information in the Corduroy book that tells why Corduroy only has one button. Corduroy himself did not know that he only had one button until Lisa's mother said she would not buy Corduroy because he was missing a button.
How late in the spring season can you wear corduroy?
Where do you live? How hot is it at the end of spring. I live in Montreal, Canada. Corduroy is usually ok up to the end of Spring. Except for corduroy shorts, i say corduroy is too hot for July and August. In June, if the temperature is more than 70-72 degrees, it is not appropriate unless your are talking about fine wale corduroy. From May to September, corduroy is fine and great except for an exceptionally hot day. I never wear corduroy when it is more than 72 degrees. I wear corduroy the rest of the time. In Winter only, 8 wale corduroy. Autumn and Spring, medium or narrow wale corduroy only.
How many buttons are on Corduroy The Bear's overalls?
In the beginning of the Corduroy book, Corduroy only has one button on one shoulder strap of his pants. Corduroy tries to find the missing button. The next day, a girl buys Corduroy, takes him home, and sews a button on his other shoulder strap.
Why doesn't Corduroy The Bear wear a shirt?
Corduory The Bear only wears green corduroy overalls with two white buttons.
Why does Corduroy The Bear have buttons on his pants?
Corduroy the Bear has two buttons on his corduroy overalls because there are two straps on the overalls. The buttons are used to attach the straps to the overalls so they stay up. The buttons also make the overalls easy to take off and put on.
Are the circle things on Corduroy The Bear's overalls buttons?
Yes they are buttons because buttons are the only thing that holds the straps of the overalls.
What was sanctuary?
The sanctuary was the most important and special part of the temple. It was a mysterious and dark place that only the high priests and the kings were allowed to enter.
What are corduroys?
Corduroy pants are trousers or jeans made with corduroy fabric, a cut-pile fabric like velvet with ribs (narrow, medium or wide). From a distance, narrow wales corduroy look like velvet. Pants or jeans made of corduroy are called corduroys or manch (in Britain). The word "corduroy" was inspired by the French words "corps du roi" which meant it was an garment of the king. It was worn as pourpoint (wide wale velvet quilted doublet : close-fitting jacket without sleeves especially during cold months) Nowadays, French call that fabric "velours côtelé". Translated in English word for word, it would mean "corded or waled velvet". Up to recently, corduroy was usually made 100% cotton. (All those words : doublet, justaucorps come from Latin and Old French). It was also used as leggings (culottes) for the French stable lads and young countryman. Corduroy pants were worn for a few centuries by workmen in many countries because it was a durable fabric for active men. It was used by Englishmen and Frenchman alike for riding breeches and knickers. In Western Europe and North America, some working men wore corduroy breeches. During WWI, a lot of soldiers wore corduroys as part of their uniform. In the second part of the 20th century, corduroy pants and corduroy jeans were the most popular for college and university students. Scouts wore corduroy shorts and it was part of the uniform in a lot of private school especially catholic schools. Workman still wear corduroys in some countries such as Germany (Zunftcordhose or Zimmermannshose) and France where countrymen usually wore brown corduroys (marron). Since those pants were made in Manchester during the first part of the 20th century, the word Manchester was used in reference to corduroys and many countries in Europe used «Manch» almost as a brand name. As an example, that word is used by Czechs for corduroys (Manchestrove). Some british lads would call corduroys by the word "Manch". For the same reason some men have developed a leather fetish, a few men have a velvet fetish or a corduroy fetish because of an accidental connection made between sexual pleasure and wearing corduroys. Many stories were reported in the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20th by psychologists. The famous british actor John Gielgud had such a fetish for corduroys. It was publicly known when his diary was published after his death. Erik Satie, the French composer, wore only gray corduroys suits. When he died he had a closet full of corduroy suits. Such a fetish was common amongst gay men but there are also heterosexual men turned on by corduroys. The belgian author Georges Eekhoud wrote in 1904 a book named «Voyous de velours» that is «velvet or corduroy rogue» were it is obvious he had a special attraction for poor young men who wore faded corduroys. In French, the word «velours» is often used either for «velvet» or «corduroy». If a young frenchman says : «Je porterai mon jeans velours marron», he probably means «I will wear my brown corduroy jeans» and not «my brown velvet jeans».
Why were castles built only for kings?
Castles were built only for kings because they were used to keep the kings built.
What is an arriere-ban?
An arriere-ban is a proclamation, such as of the French kings, calling not only their immediate feudatories, but the vassals of those feudatories, to take the field for war.
What are corduroy pants?
Corduroy pants are trousers or jeans made with corduroy fabric, a cut-pile fabric like velvet with ribs (narrow, medium or wide). From a distance, narrow wales corduroy look like velvet. Pants or jeans made of corduroy are called corduroys or manch (in Britain). The word "corduroy" was inspired by the French words "corps du roi" which meant it was an garment of the king. It was worn as pourpoint (wide wale velvet quilted doublet : close-fitting jacket without sleeves especially during cold months) Nowadays, French call that fabric "velours côtelé". Translated in English word for word, it would mean "corded or waled velvet". Up to recently, corduroy was usually made 100% cotton. (All those words : doublet, justaucorps come from Latin and Old French). It was also used as leggings (culottes) for the French stable lads and young countryman. Corduroy pants were worn for a few centuries by workmen in many countries because it was a durable fabric for active men. It was used by Englishmen and Frenchman alike for riding breeches and knickers. In Western Europe and North America, some working men wore corduroy breeches. During WWI, a lot of soldiers wore corduroys as part of their uniform. In the second part of the 20th century, corduroy pants and corduroy jeans were the most popular for college and university students. Scouts wore corduroy shorts and it was part of the uniform in a lot of private school especially catholic schools. Workman still wear corduroys in some countries such as Germany (Zunftcordhose or Zimmermannshose) and France where countrymen usually wore brown corduroys (marron). Since those pants were made in Manchester during the first part of the 20th century, the word Manchester was used in reference to corduroys and many countries in Europe used «Manch» almost as a brand name. As an example, that word is used by Czechs for corduroys (Manchestrove). Some british lads would call corduroys by the word "Manch". For the same reason some men have developed a leather fetish, a few men have a velvet fetish or a corduroy fetish because of an accidental connection made between sexual pleasure and wearing corduroys. Many stories were reported in the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20th by psychologists. The famous british actor John Gielgud had such a fetish for corduroys. It was publicly known when his diary was published after his death. Erik Satie, the French composer, wore only gray corduroys suits. When he died he had a closet full of corduroy suits. Such a fetish was common amongst gay men but there are also heterosexual men turned on by corduroys. The belgian author Georges Eekhoud wrote in 1904 a book named «Voyous de velours» that is «velvet or corduroy rogue» were it is obvious he had a special attraction for poor young men who wore faded corduroys. In French, the word «velours» is often used either for «velvet» or «corduroy». If a young frenchman says : «Je porterai mon jeans velours marron», he probably means «I will wear my brown corduroy jeans» and not «my brown velvet jeans».
