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What year was the term first lady used and for which first lady?
The term First Lady was first coined in 1860, in reference to Harriet Lane the White House hostess for her bachelor uncle, President James Buchanan. Before that the presidents wives were popularly known as "Lady ......." as in President and Lady (Washington, Maddison etc....).
Who first used the term muckracker to describe investigative journalist and writers of the Progressive Era?
Theodore Roosevelt .. duuuhhh! :p
When did the term colored people become known as black people?
The term 'black people' was used originally to describe the African American race. Colored people was used in the 14th century, however was first used instead of "black people", in a NY Times article in 1851.
Who first coined the phrase muckraker?
Teddy Roosevelt’s speech in 1906 used the term taken from Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress in 1684.
Why were the Beothuk referred to as red Indians?
The politically incorrect term 'red indians' was used in the past to differentiate between people of the First Nations and South Asian people. The use of the term is nowadays considered to be insulting and is discouraged.
Define the term 'damn'?
"Damn" is a curse word spoken in anger. It should not be used in formal contexts and must be used with caution as it could unintentionally cause offense.
Who used the term grandfather first?
the term was first used by Harold hardradar
What is term used for straight line of military uniform?
Gig line.
What is the meaning of chinga in Punjabi language?
"Chinga" in Punjabi language is a slang term used to express annoyance or frustration. It is similar to saying "damn" or "shoot" in English.
When was the term advertising first used?
The first use of the term "advertising" was used in the year 1655!
When was the first time and who used the term Wacko Jacko?
The first time the term Wacko Jacko was used was in 1983 by the press.
Where does the word damn come from?
; damn : c.1280, "to condemn," from O.Fr. damner,derivative of L. noun damnare, from damnum "damage, loss, hurt." Latin word evolved a legal meaning of "pronounce judgment upon." Theological sense is first recorded c.1325; the optative expletive use likely is as old. To be not worth a damn is from 1817. Damn Yankee, characteristic Southern U.S. term for "Northerner," is attested from 1812. = damn =v., damned, damn·ing, damns. v.tr. # To pronounce an adverse judgment upon.# To bring about the failure of; ruin. # To condemn as harmful, illegal, or immoral: a cleric who damned gambling and strong drink. # To condemn to everlasting punishment or a similar fate; doom. # To swear at. v.intr. To swear; curse. interj. Used to express anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment. n. # The saying of "damn" as a curse. # Informal. The least valuable bit; a jot: not worth a damn. adv. & adj. Damned. idiom:
What is meant by the slang term darn?
The slang term 'darn' is usually used to let out a signal of disappointment. For example, if someone was told that their favorite football team had lost a game in the last minute, an appropriate response of the person could be "darn" as they would be sad their team lost. The term is also used as a substitute for the word "damn".
How was the first straight edge made?
The first straight edge was made by shaping a piece of material, such as metal or wood, into a long, flat, and perfectly straight tool. This tool was then used for measuring and drawing straight lines accurately.
The Cullens get straight A's does that mean they get A plusses?
Technically, straight As typically refer to grades of A. The grade of A+ is not commonly used in many grading systems, so it is usually not included in the term "straight As."
Who first used the term demigod?
I think it might have been the ancient Greeks that used this term.
What film used the word 'damn' before 'Gone With the Wind'?
Pygmalion
