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Nicknames
"A rose by any other name...." Towns have 'em, so do schools, universities, states and countries. And even planets. Not to mention politicians, famous criminals and sportsmen. And on the home front, many of your friends and relatives and pets have nicknames. A category dedicated to trivia such as how Robert became Bob; or how Margaret morphed into Peggy.
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He was forced to commit suicide by poison. Two of Hitler's Generals came to his house and arranged the whole thing, so that the people would never know that Hitler was responsible.
What was Konrad Adenauer's nickname?
Konrad Adenauer was the Chancellor of West Germany from 1949 to 1963. He is considered the "Father of New Germany". He allied the country with the USA and led them into joining NATO and presided over the resoration of the military and economy. He founded the Christian Democratic Union, which has since been the largest right-wing party in Germany.
He has sometimes been criticised for cementing the division in Germany and being apologetic to ex-Nazis, but remains a highly regarded figure in Germany - in a recent survey (Unsere Besten), he was voted the greatest Germany who ever lived. Prior to World War II, he was the Mayor of Cologne and an opponent of the Nazis.
What is the state nickname of Massachusetts?
Bay StateMassachusetts is a commonwealth, and is usually known as the Bay State, a nickname that goes right back to its early settlers in 1789.And unicorns are awesome!!!!xD
Can you name 13 original states?
yeah can u?
massachusetts,rhode island,new hampshire,new york,new jersey,maryland,pennsylvania,connecticut,north carolina,south carolina,verginia,georgia,delaware
BTW,i'm a Chinese
How did general john pershing get the nickname black jack?
I'm pretty sure he got the nickname "Black Jack" from an African American regiment he commanded and led in the American-Philippine War. It was either that, or a regiment he led into Mexico to capture Pancho Villa. It had to do with some African American squad he led.
What are some cool nicknames for Grandma?
Some names i have heard for grandma is: Granny Mama Mema Mammie Nana
What is the meaning of the name Solomon?
(Sol′o‧mon) [from a root meaning "peace"].
Son of King David of the line of Judah; king of Israel from 1037 to 998 B.C.E. The Bible record, after reporting the death of the son born to David through his illicit relations with Bath-sheba, continues: "And David began to comfort Bath-sheba his wife. Further, he came in to her and lay down with her. In time she bore a son, and his name came to be called Solomon. And Jehovah himself did love him. So he sent by means of Nathan the prophet and called his name Jedidiah, for the sake of Jehovah." (2Sa 12:24, 25) Solomon later had three full brothers, sons of David and Bath-sheba: Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan.-1Ch 3:5.
Islamic answerAnd to Dawud(David) We gave Sulai'man(Solomon). How excellent a slave! Verily, he was ever oft returning in repentance (to Us)!And Sulai'man inherited (the knowledge of) Dawud. He said: "O mankind! We have been taught the language of birds, and on us have been bestowed all things. This, verily, is an evident grace (from Allah)."
And there were gathered before Sulai'man his hosts of jinns and men, and birds, and they were all set in battle order (marching forwards). (27:15-17 Quran).
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Additional Comments:
Solomon is black not white.
What are some nicknames for Virgo?
The virgin. Virgos (people born under the astrological sign) are known as the most tantalizing creatures of the Zodiac.
What is Barack Obama's nickname for Michelle?
It was reported in a news article that Michelle Obama's nickname during campaigning was "the closer" because she is skilled at persuading undecided voters to sign pledge cards.
The Secret Service has codenames for the entire Obama family and hers is "Renaissance."
BaraMiche
It was meant to be a derogatory term derived during WWII by the Navy. It refers to the fact that, in the Dress Uniform, Marines look like a Mason Jar, and the shaved head of a Marine resembles a Mason Jar because it is "smooth on the outside and empty on the inside."
What is the shortform of Christian?
If it is being used as a female given name, the shortform would be Christie, Cristie, Christy, Cristy, Kristie, or Kristy.
If it is being used a male given name, the shortform would be Chris, Cris, or Kris.
Why is jack a nickname for John?
Because Jack is the nickname for John; i.e. "Jack Kennedy". It comes from the French name "Jaques", which is the same name as "John" in English.
Edit in response to tattoohead: Way back in 1066 AD England was conquered by french-speaking Normans. For hundreds of years after that, England was a bilingual nation; they spoke both French and English. That is how "John" and "Jaques" came to be interchangeable.
The answers above are totally incorrect. Jacques is not related to John at all - the French form of the name John is Jean.
I believe this is the correct answer.
Before the 17th century or so, the most common diminutive endings were the Norman/English "in" or "kin"
Jack, for instance, was originally from the name Jakin, a corrupted form of Jenkin (John+kin). And the name Hank is short for Han-Kin, or Hen-kin, or Henry-kin
Might as well ask why Chuck is short for Charles.
I agree. The first answer is completely wrong.
Jacques is in fact the French version of James, not John, nor Jack. While Jack does come from Jakin, or Jakken from the German, but I don't believe it is a "corrupted form of Jenkin (John+kin)."
What if a boy gives you a nickname does he like you?
It depends..... is the nickname a nice one or a mean one. Tell me the nickname and I'll have a better idea of whether it eludes to a crush.
Eh?That's right about the nickname but...I barely know him. I wouldn't think he likes you. -Lovey
well the nickname i gave him is sound its a drama thing (skul play) and he gave me a nickname. mine is noise haha and he always calls me that now but smiles when he says it.Stalin's Georgian birth name is Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili (იოსებ ბესარიონის ძე ჯუღაშვილი). It is variously transliterated from Russian (Иосиф Виссарионович Джугашвили) as Iosif/Josef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili.
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http://www.kasparov.ru/note.php?id=49BA200541903
What is the nickname for Article 1 Section 8 Clause 18 in the US Constitution?
The Elastic Clause
Rticle 1 section 8 of the United States Constitution has only 18 clauses.
What names can a boyfriend call his girlfriend?
babe, sweetie, honey, darlin, cutie, (sexy, in private.
