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The word 'munchkin' may be found in dictionaries, where munchkins are defined as small in size, diminutive in stature. But the word appears to be a made-up word that's in the English language because of the popularity of the Oz series of royal histories for children. Author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919] confided little of his sources of inspiration to anyone. And the origin of the word 'munchkin' definitely isn't something that he explained. So unless original notes are found or family secrets are told, any explanations are just good guesses.
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∙ 11y agoThe word Munchkin usually refers to kids, especially smaller, shorter ones. The word Munchkin can also refer to the people in the Wizard of Oz when they first help Dorothy down the yellow brick road.
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Is the word 'munchkin' copywritten?
The word "munchkin," along with the rest of the Wizard of Oz characters and places, has entered the public domain, meaning everyone has the rights to use it.
Is the word Munchkin land in the original Oz books?
Yes, actually, it is. L. Frank Baum named the north, south, east, and west regions of Oz. The west is Winkie. The north is Gilikin. The south is Quadling. And the east is Munchkin land.
Who was in the Munchkin cast of 'The Wizard of Oz'?
Here you'll find many of the name of the actors who played the Munchkin in the movie and other roles too :billie-burke- Glinda, the Good Witch; margaret-hamilton- Miss Gulch; Pat Walshe - Nikko; clara-blandick- Auntie Em; billy-bletcher- Mayor/Lollypop Guild; ray-bolger- Hunk; harlan-briggs- Uncle Henry's Double; tyler-brooke-1- Ozmite; adriana-caselotti- Juliet; Pinto Colvig - Munchkin; billy-curtis-1- City Father; Abe Dinovitch - Munchkin; Major Doyle - Munchkin (uncredited); Daisy Earles - Munchkin Villager; Harry Earles - Guild Singer; charles-grapewin- Uncle Henry; jack-haley- Hickory; charles-irwin- Ozmite; lois-january-actor-western-action- Cat Owner; bert-lahr- Zeke; mitchell-lewis- Head Winkie; walter-miller-actor- Bespectacled Munchkin; Yvonne Moray - League Dancer; frank-morgan- Prof. Marvel; Lillian Porter - Munchkin (uncredited); Jimmy Rosen - Munchkin (uncredited); The Singer Midgets - Munchkins; Terry - Toto; Carol Tevis - Munchkin; bobby-watson- Ozmite; buddy-ebsen- Tin Woodman on "We're Off to See the Wizard"; Oliver Smith - Ozmite; george-ministeri- Coach Driver; jerry-maren- Guild Leader; Harry Monty - Winged Monkey/Munchkin; Lee Murray - Winged Monkey; "Little Billy" Rhodes - Barrister; gus-wayne- Munchkin; clarence-swenson- Munchkin; Frank Packard - Munchkin (uncredited); mickey-carroll-actor-children-s-family-musical- Munchkin
Is there really a dead munchkin in The Wizard of Oz?
No
Is there a munchkin zombies 3?
it is planned for release this summer
Is the word 'munchkin' copywritten?
The word "munchkin," along with the rest of the Wizard of Oz characters and places, has entered the public domain, meaning everyone has the rights to use it.
What word sounds like pumpkin?
Lumpen (another word for lumpy), sunken, Munchkin.
What does adler usually refer to?
"Adler" usually refers to the German word for "Eagle", which is . . . "Adler".
What rhymes with munchkin?
Some words that rhyme with munchkin are pumpkin, bumpkin, and pipkin.
Caring words that start with m?
munchkin measles - you don't got that marry me meital
What are some of the best things about owning a Munchkin Cat?
Munchkin cats are one of those cat breeds that will make your life better, for these reasons and more: Munchkin kittens for sale and munchkin cat for sale love attention. Munchkin kittens for sale and munchkin cat for sale need less grooming than other long-haired cats.
Who makes Munchkin footware?
Stride-Rite Corp. makes Munchkin footware
Who makes Munchkin footwear?
Stride-Rite Corp. makes Munchkin footwear
When was Munchkin - video game - created?
Munchkin - video game - was created in 1981.
When did Munchkin - video game - happen?
Munchkin - video game - happened in 1981.
Does the word lord mean king and queen?
Lord is a masculine word and usually means king. However, lordship could refer to the king and queen. But usually king.
How many munchkin expansions are there?
Munchkin is a deck card game that was made by Steve Jackson Games and written by Steve Jackson. As of 2013, there are about twenty-five Munchkin expansions.
