81. Katy's Words Page Welcome to Katy s Words Page! I say Words Page, because two of my favoritethings are quotes, and word (and phrase) origins. Quotes. word origins. http://www.ciw.edu/flint/Words.html

Welcome to Katy's Words Page! I say Words Page, because two of my favorite things are quotes, and word (and phrase) origins. Quotes So, quotes are a particular passion of mine, especially quotes from movies. Here's just a sampling of some of my favorites. Movie Quotes Random Quotes Word Origins There are (lucky) people who are paid to study word origins for their job, yet it fascinates me that there are still some words or phrases that defy explanation. I've listed some of my favorites several that do and do not have definitive origins. Any suggestions are appreciated. :-) [Also note, this part is under construction] The whole nine yards Some of the best guesses (although there are problems with all of them): From American football possibly meant to be ironic, since 9 yards is just short of 10 for a First Down A length of cloth specifically a bridal veil or a Scottish kilt or how much it takes to make a suit The length of a belt of machine gun ammo from WWII giving it "the whole nine yards" is to have shot all your ammo at some lucky target The capacity of a ready-mix concrete truck (I like this one the best) The width of the "no-man's land" around prison fences. If an escapee made it the whole 9 yards, they had a clean gettaway.

82. Random House Value Publishing | Catalog Search word origins An Exploration and History of Words and Language Written by WilfredFunk Hardcover Wings Reference Etymology 0-517-26574-5 August 1992 http://www.randomhouse.com/valuepublishing/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=0517265745

83. Wilton's Word Phrase Origins Etymological site offers a brief history of the English language, discussion boards and a search feature. http://www.wordorigins.org/

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84. Phrases And Sayings, With Their Meanings And Origins. A large archive of phrases, sayings, quotes and cliches, with their meanings and origins. Give it a word and it will return a related list. http://phrases.shu.ac.uk/

phrases, sayings, quotes and cliches at The Phrase Finder The Phrase Thesaurus Phrase Thesaurus Subscription Meanings and origins of phrases and sayings Discussion Forum ... Contacts Looking for the meaning or origin of a phrase or saying? Here's free access to: A list of the meanings and origins of over 2,000 English phrases and sayings. You can either browse via our A-Z Index or scan with our search engine . Whether you want to resolve a friendly argument over how a phrase originated or whether you just enjoy words, you'll probably find something here to interest you. A Discussion Forum where you can discuss the meanings and origins of phrases or sayings with the people who know. Use the current forum to ask a question or post a reply. There's also an archive of more than 30,000 postings that you can browse or search Our sister site, the Phrase Thesaurus is a subscription service for professional writers and other language lovers. This writers' resource generates ideas for headlines, advertising copy, song lyrics, poetry etc. Type in a word and it displays a list of phrases and sayings that are related to your word in some way - often in ways you wouldn't expect.

85. Biblevotes Claims that The Bible was not handed to mankind by God, nor was it dictated to human stenographers by God. It has nothing to do with God. In actuality, the Bible was VOTED to be the word of God by a group of men during the 4th century. Deist perspective. http://www.deism.com/biblevotes.htm

THE BIBLE'S UNHOLY ORIGINS by Robert L. Johnson Many rank and file Christians sincerely believe the Bible is a direct communication from God to man. I know I used to believe it was when I was a Christian. And from recent conversations with many sincere Christians I know this is currently true for many believers. Once it is proven to our God-given reason that the Bible is strictly a man-made collection of mythology the mind loses yet another shackle of "revelation" and is soon on its way to full freedom and progress. The Bible was not handed to mankind by God, nor was it dictated to human stenographers by God. It has nothing to do with God. In actuality, the Bible was VOTED to be the word of God by a group of men during the 4th century. According to Professor John Crossan of Biblical Studies at DePaul University the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great (274-337 CE), (a bust of Constantine is pictured below) who was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity, needed a single canon to be agreed upon by the Christian leaders to help him unify the remains of the Roman Empire. Until this time the various Christian leaders could not decide which books would be considered "holy" and thus "the word of God" and which ones would be excluded and not considered the word of God. Emperor Constantine, who was Roman Emperor from 306 CE until his death in 337 CE, used what motivates many to action -

86. Forrest J Ackerman's Ackermansion @ Slacker's Sci-Fi Source - A Universe Of Scie Article on Ackerman's classic scifi and horror memorabilia, plus filmography and origins of the word sci-fi. http://www.whataslacker.com/scifi/forrest_ackerman/

HOME EBAY MESSAGE BOARDS SCI-FI COMIC ... REVIEWS SEARCH CATEGORIES actors/actresses aliens/UFOs anime sci-fi art/artists ... talk sci-fi EXTRAS sci-fi news reviews sci-fi games contests ... advertise with us ADS SPONSORS SCI-FI UNIVERSE OF FORREST J ACKERMAN Forrest J Ackerman is a god of sci-fi geeks (and this is a good thing), but some of you might be asking who is that? Although you may not know it, you probably already know who Forrest Ackerman is. Forrest J Ackerman has helped shape the world of science fiction that we enjoy to this day. He was around from the beginning of scientifiction, which later became science fiction, and he is the one who coined the often controversial term sci-fi. As an author, editor, publisher, literary agent, actor and above all fan Mr. Ackerman has been a part of nearly every aspect of science fiction. He founded the publication Famous Monsters of Filmland , knew great actors like Vincent Price and Bela Lugosi (two of my personal favorites) and was boyhood friends with Ray Bradbury and Ray Harryhausen. As an actor himself he has acted in some sixty films. So even though you may not recall the name Forrest J Ackerman, but as a science fiction fan yourself you most likely have been influenced, inspired or affected by him in one way or another. As a sci-fi fan he has amassed a collection of film memorabilia so great it fills his 18 room mansion in Hollywood, California or as Forry would say "Horrorwood, Karloffornia".

87. A History Of The English Language A site devoted to origins of words and slang phrases. though no written record of it exists. The word for father, for example, is vater in German, pater sheets to the wind and scuttlebutt have their origins onboard ships. http://www.wordorigins.org/histeng.htm

A (Very) Brief History of the English Language Indo-European and Germanic Influences Old English (500-1100 AD) The Norman Conquest and Middle English (1100-1500) Early-Modern English (1500-1800) ... A Chronology of the English Language Indo-European and Germanic Influences English is a member of the Indo-European family of languages. This broad family includes most of the European languages spoken today. The Indo-European family includes several major branches: Latin and the modern Romance languages; The Germanic languages; The Indo-Iranian languages, including Hindi and Sanskrit; The Slavic languages; The Baltic languages of Latvian and Lithuanian (but not Estonian); The Celtic languages; and Greek. The influence of the original Indo-European language, designated proto-Indo-European, can be seen today, even though no written record of it exists. The word for father , for example, is vater in German, pater in Latin, and pitr in Sanskrit. These words are all cognates, similar words in different languages that share the same root. Of these branches of the Indo-European family, two are, for our purposes of studying the development of English, of paramount importance, the Germanic and the Romance (called that because the Romance languages derive from Latin, the language of ancient Rome, not because of any bodice-ripping literary genre). English is in the Germanic group of languages. This group began as a common language in the Elbe river region about 3,000 years ago. Around the second century BC, this Common Germanic language split into three distinct sub-groups:

88. The Origin Of The Word Polka Article on the contenders for the origins of the word polka and the dance it denotes. http://www.polamjournal.com/Library/APHistory/polkaorigin/body_polkaorigin.html

89. Access English Vocabulary Words Derived From Latin And Greek Prefixes, Roots, An it does require that you become wordconscious, that you have a curiosity aboutwords, not only about their meanings but especially about their origins. http://www.wordfocus.com/

Hello, come in and Focus on English Words Derived from Latin and Greek Sources A rich resource of vocabulary information that will enhance your English-vocabulary skills! Experience the wonder of words by focusing on the Latin and Greek elements used in English. A click on this link will take you to an extensive list of important vocabulary resources Directory Word Resources Site Map Table of Contents for this Word Focus site Free Focusing on Words Newsletter New : Selected Modern Word Presentations Unabridged Latin-Greek Cross References Searches for subscribers Gain Access (Subscribe) to these cross reference units of English-derived words. Free Abridged Cross References Searches Word Sources Site Map Part 1 and Site Map Part 2 rich sources of vocabulary info. NEW! Blog-Type Site for the Blogosphere: Clips of Facts, Factoids, and FREE Searches of Quotes and Clips Get MORE for your money here: An abundance of Vocabulary Word Sites to choose from Related Word Sites by Other People Contact words@wordfocus.info Search this site        powered by FreeFind See the extensive vocabulary resources available in this family of related sites.

90. The Word Appalachian About the origins and pronunciation of Appalachian. http://www.fred.net/kathy/at/word.html

The Word "Appalachian" W here did that word come from anyway? And how do you pronounce it? The authors of the book, Appalachia: A regional Geography, indicate that the Appalachian Mountains were first named by Spanish explorers in the 16th Century. Some believe that it may have been Hernando DeSoto himself, among the first to explore the southern Appalachians, who took the name of the Indian village or tribe of Apalachee in northern Florida and applied it to what we now know as the Appalachian Mountains. [See this page: Northwest Florida Place Names of Indian Origin - Apalachee According to the Tennessee Chronicles page, it was because of the Mobilian Trade Language used by the native guides that De Soto mistakenly assumed the Appalachee tribe in Florida was the native culture of the Southeast and named the Appalachian Mountains after the tribe. There is a bit of disagreement about how the name is pronounced. Laurie Potteiger of the ATC sums it up thusly: "In general Southerners tend to say it like, 'I'll throw an apple AT ya,' whereas Northerns say it the other way, with a long 'a.' The dividing line is thought to be the Mason Dixon line, although you won't find many people in the Washington, DC area using the Southern pronunciation." Earl Shaffer, in

91. Cockney Rhyming Slang - Free Cockney Rhyming Slang Terms, Translations And Defin origins, derivations and dictionary translations. Cockney rhyming slang uses substitute words, usually two, as a coded alternative for another word. http://www.businessballs.com/cockney.htm

cockney rhyming slang London cockney rhyming slang expressions, meanings, translations, explanations and origins translate phrases and emails into cockney rhyming slang (as well as other slang styles). See also the cliches origins section on this website for other amusing and interesting derivations, definitions and origins of expressions and words. cockney rabbit (dictionary of cockney rhyming slang) - ray puxley This really is the most complete dictionary of cockney rhyming slang you could wish for . Written with humour and lots of useful side information about the roots of these wonderful cockney rhyming words and meanings. Cockney rhyming slang is a significant and colourful presence in the English native language. Many Londoners and British people will be surprised to learn that some of the best known English expressions originated from cockney rhyming slang. This cockney rhyming slang listing is not a full dictionary, it shows the most common expressions and meanings, with cockney rhyming origins, and examples of more recent rhyming slang expressions. If you are easily offended, avert your eyes from the rude ones. New cockney rhyming slang suggestions always welcome - send new cockney rhyming slang expressions and translations here cockney rhyming slang meanings and definitions How many of these commons expressions did you know were originally derived from cockney rhyming slang?

92. Free Expressions Meanings, Words, Phrases Origins And Derivations double double meant the same as double cross (Ack Colin Sheffield, who in turnreferences the Hendrickson s Encyclopedia of word and Phrase origins). http://www.businessballs.com/clichesorigins.htm

cliches and expressions origins origins and meanings of cliches, expressions and words Cliches and expressions give us many wonderful figures of speech and words in the English language, as they evolve via use and mis-use alike. Many cliches and expressions - and words - have fascinating and surprising origins, and many popular assumptions about meanings and derivations are mistaken. These cliches, words and expressions origins and derivations illustrate the ever-changing complexity of language and communications, and are ideal free materials for word puzzles or quizzes, and team-building games. Cliches and expressions are listed alphabetically according to their key word, for example, 'save your bacon' is listed under 'b' for bacon. Some expressions with two key words are listed under each word. There are a few origins also in the derivations quiz at the end of the section. These derivations have been researched from a variety of sources, which are referenced at the end of this section. The reference sources listed below contain thousands more cliches, expressions, origins and meanings.

93. Origins Of Canadian Words origins of Canadian words. The name Canada . The name Canada derives fromthe HuronIroquois word Kanata, which means village or settlement. http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/8/11/r11-203-e.html

Origins of Canadian words The name "Canada" The name Canada derives from the Huron-Iroquois word Kanata , which means village or settlement. The term was used to describe Stadacona (the current site of Quebec city) by two Amerindians who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his 1535 return voyage from France. We all know the name of our country but have you ever wondered where it is written down? "Canada" as the legal name of our country is found in section 3 of the Constitution Act, 1867 which states "... shall form and be One Dominion under the Name of Canada; ... " ("...ne formeront qu'une seule et même puisssance sous le nom de Canada; ...") Honour or honor Favor or favour Have you ever wondered why certain words are spelled with the ending "our" as the preferred Canadian style for official documents? The origin lies with our first Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald. By Order in Council #1178 dated June 12., 1890, the Prime Minister "... therefore recommends the issue of instructions to the effect that in all official documents, in the Canada Gazette and in the Dominion Statutes the English practice be uniformly followed". In arriving at this recommendation the Prime Minister had considered "what is the mode now accepted by the best authorities in England" and "the best dictionaries and encyclopedias now in use in England .... "

94. Surprising Words And Word-Origins - Etymology Surprising words and wordorigins, If you take a second look at aword you often are in for a surprising link with another one. http://www.funtrivia.com/quizdetails.cfm?id=58338&origin=4567

95. The Word Detective on the Web Since 1995. The word Detective on the Web. is the online version of The word Detective, words and language. The word Detective is written by http://www.word-detective.com/

Words and Language in a Humorous Vein on the Web Since 1995 The Word Detective on the Web is the online version of The Word Detective a newspaper column answering readers' questions about words and language. The Word Detective is written by Evan Morris and appears in finer newspapers in the U.S., Mexico and Japan. Puzzled by Posh? Confounded by Cattycorner? Baffled by Balderdash? Flummoxed by Flabbergast? Perplexed by Pandemonium? Nonplussed by... Nonplussed? Annoyed by Alliteration? Don't be shy! Send in your question Please check our archive of back columns before submitting your question. There's a good chance that you'll find the answer there. Latest Issue of The Word Detective Updated June 7, 2004 Updated monthly except when it isn't. Advance issues of The Word Detective are available by subscription Looking for Back Issues Hundreds of words and phrases indexed in alphabetical order are lurking in our archive The Word Detective Bookshop The difference between the right word and the nearly right word is the same as that between lightning and the lightning bug. Mark Twain Buy the Books!

96. Take Our Word For It, The Weekly Word-origin Webzine The Web's only weekly etymology webzine the biWeekly word-origin Webzine http://www.takeourword.com/

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97. Community The word Portal.Learn about word meanings, literature,slang, quotations, insults. Buy books direct from their authors at lower cost http://www.wordwizard.com/indexcommunity.htm

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98. Index Of Previous Columns If you find this site useful, please consider contributing a small amount or, betteryet, subscribing to The word Detective by EMail ($15/year). Thank you. http://www.word-detective.com/backidx.html

Previous Columns An alphabetical (more or less) list of links to all columns previously posted on this site. See also the Index to Columns by Date Please Read: This Index contains more than 1,000 columns posted since this site went online in 1995. For the past nine years, this index has remained a FREE resource for the net community and has been used by more than one million readers. If your local newspaper has an online edition, the owners almost certainly charge for access to their archives. We would rather not do that, but to avoid charging and still maintain this web site we depend on contributions from readers. If you find this site useful, please consider contributing a small amount or, better yet, subscribing to The Word Detective by E-Mail ($15/year). Thank you. Click a letter to jump to listings beginning with that letter A B C D ... Z A 20th Century Words (review) Above the Salt Abracadabra Acme ... Awful/Awesome B Bachelor Badda Bing Badger Bailiwick ... By and Large C Cabal Cabbage Cahoots Cakewalk ... Candle, Hold a ... to

99. Old Words And The Old Laws This article takes a look at the origins of Gardnerianism, the religion and where it lead to today. http://www.angelfire.com/ca/redgarters/gerald.html

100. Cocktail Explains with words and pictures the origins of many of today's cocktails. A virtual bartender and a discussion forum. 'The Alchemist' will answer cocktail related questions. http://www.hotwired.com/cocktail/

The Zombie On occasions when we need to break the bondage of banality, we order a Zombie without guilt and without regard for the bartender's sneer. If our request for this virile concoction happens to fall on Valentine's Day, then all the better. With a name drawn from the root of the West African Congo word for "fetish," the Zombie rouses us to contemplate bacchanalian behavior without the threat of unwise inspiration. Long before the Age of Aquarius, the Zombie's voodoo charmed a crowd that later left us with the curse of the fern bar . By the time bartenders recognized the cunning of this drink with placards maintaining that there would be only one Zombie per customer, it was too late. Only recently have imbibers learned to manage the magic of this drink, though we've found it still boils down to sipping no more than one Zombie every three to four weeks. Made of the Alchemist -endorsed mix of 1 1/2 ounces dark rum , 3/4 ounce each of Jamaican rum, light rum, pineapple juice, and papaya, and an ounce of lime juice , followed by a float of 151- proof Demerara rum, the Zombie has no bite, but certainly the potential of scarring. The drink's dusting of powdered sugar and

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