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Where did the term mule skinner come from?
I assume it describes what the person does when he removes the load and the harnesses from the back of the mule. It is as if he were skinning the mule.
How did the phrase ride it like a government mule start?
The origin of the phrase "government mule" is not known. However, the idea could mean one of two things. The term could refer to something that belongs to the government so that the treatment of the mule is irrelevant or of no concern. The term could also refer to the laziness or slowness of the mule (as with things of the government) which requires extra prodding or poor treatment.
A mule is what?
A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. They are known for their sure-footedness, as well as their ability to carry a heavy load and work with humans. A cross breed between a male horse and female donkey is called a hinny. A hinny looks a bit more like a horse than a mule does. Female mules and female hinnys can rarely have offspring. The males can't ever reproduce, but they can mate.
What is the difference between a mule and a jenny?
The terms are confusing. Male mules are infertile.A "mule" is usually the crossing of a female horse (mare) with a male donkey (jack).A "John" Mule is the nickname given to a male mule, though the correct registry term is "horse mule" or "Gelding". Female mules are called mare mules.A "Jack" is the name given to a male donkey/ass. A "Jack" is fertile.A "Jenny" or "Jennet" is the name given to a female donkey/ass. A "Jenny" is fertile.A "hinny" is the name given when a female donkey (Jenny) is bred to a male horse (stallion). A hinny is classified as a mule and pertains to both male and female sexes of the species (male hinnies and female hinnies).There are some terms that were used at the turn of the century that have fallen from use.Mule-jacks were used to produce mules (ie, they are jack donkeys bred to mares). A jennet-jack was used on jennets to produce more donkeys.
What is a mammoth mule?
I've actually never heard this term used, but there is a breed of donkey (though some contend this, actually) called the American Mammoth Jackstock donkey. I would assume that a Mammoth Mule would be a mule whose sire was a Mammoth Jackstock donkey. FYI, a mule is the offspring of a donkey sire (jack) and a horse dam (mare). The offspring of a horse sire (stallion) and a donkey dam (jennet or jenny) is called a hinny and is much rarer than are mules. Finally, a bit of trivia about American Mammoth Jackstock. The breed is said to have been created by George Washington, using large European donkey breeds, including the rare Poitou donkey from France. He wanted a large donkey to breed with draft mares to create a draft mule strong enough to plow the tough soils of Virginia.
Where did the term mule skinner come from?
I assume it describes what the person does when he removes the load and the harnesses from the back of the mule. It is as if he were skinning the mule.
What is a Jerkline Skinner?
A Jerkline Skinner is the main driver of a mule team who handles the reins. More precisely, he is the driver astride the neigh wheeler who handles a single line, the jerk line, that goes to the bit of the neigh leader. Pulling the line causes the leader to turn left. Jerking the line causes him to turn right.The term skinner refers to a mule skinner, a person who drives mule teams.
The term mush means?
The term mush means something that is squishy like a sponge or or moss.
What does the french word mule mean?
A molly (female) mule. The term for a male mule is 'mulet'.
Who is credited with introducing the term operant conditioning?
Skinner. He was the one behind the rat and levers "Skinner's box" experiment.
What is the origin of the term cat skinner?
A cat skinner is a man who operates a bulldozer in the logging industry. The term "cat" comes from the brand name "caterpillar" the major heavy equipment manufacturer.
Why did the romans use the term When a mule foals?
For the rarity of a mule giving birth to a foal. Like saying when pigs fly.
What is the hockey term for forward crossovers?
Forward crossovers......
What is the medical term meaning sliding forward?
Anterolisthesis is the medical term meaning sliding forward.
How did the phrase ride it like a government mule start?
The origin of the phrase "government mule" is not known. However, the idea could mean one of two things. The term could refer to something that belongs to the government so that the treatment of the mule is irrelevant or of no concern. The term could also refer to the laziness or slowness of the mule (as with things of the government) which requires extra prodding or poor treatment.
How can a president's legacy be carried forward after his term of office?
How can a president's legacy be carried forward after his term of office
What is the medical term meaning forward verterbral subluxation?
Anterolisthesis is the medical term meaning forward vertebral subluxation. It is a sliding forward of one vertebra on another.
