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"Friends of" organization
The phrase "Friends of ..."
The phrase "Friends of ..."
Berber (name)
The term Berber is but a variation of the Latin original word Barbarian, earlier in history applied by Romans specifically to their northern hostile neighbors from Germania and to the ho...
The term Berber is but a variation of the Latin original word Barbarian, earlier in history applied by Romans specifically to their northern hostile neighbors from Germania and to the ho...
Cannabis (etymology)
The plant name cannabis is from Greek Cannabis (etymology), via Latin cannabis, originally a Scythian or Thracian word, also loaned into Persian as kanab.
The plant name cannabis is from Greek Cannabis (etymology), via Latin cannabis, originally a Scythian or Thracian word, also loaned into Persian as kanab.
Character (symbol)
A character (from the Greek "engraved or stamped mark" on coins or seals, "branding mark, symbol") may refer to any sign or symbol.
A character (from the Greek "engraved or stamped mark" on coins or seals, "branding mark, symbol") may refer to any sign or symbol.
Chemistry (etymology)
In the history of science, the etymology of the word chemistry is a debatable issue.
In the history of science, the etymology of the word chemistry is a debatable issue.
Dyeus
*Dyēus (also *Dyēus ph2ter) is the reconstructed chief deity of the Proto-Indo-European pantheon.
*Dyēus (also *Dyēus ph2ter) is the reconstructed chief deity of the Proto-Indo-European pantheon.
Etymology of electricity
In physics the term quantity of electricity refers to the quantity of electric charge.
In physics the term quantity of electricity refers to the quantity of electric charge.
Etymology of ham radio
Ham is an informal term for an amateur radio operator, and, by extension, "ham radio" refers to amateur radio in general.
Ham is an informal term for an amateur radio operator, and, by extension, "ham radio" refers to amateur radio in general.
Fraujaz
*Fraujaz or *Frauwaz, feminine *Frawjō is a Common Germanic honorific meaning "lord", "lady", especially of deities.
*Fraujaz or *Frauwaz, feminine *Frawjō is a Common Germanic honorific meaning "lord", "lady", especially of deities.
Frigg and Freyja origin hypothesis
*Frijjō is the reconstructed name or epithet of a hypothesized Common Germanic love goddess supposed to have given rise to both Frigg and Freyja.
*Frijjō is the reconstructed name or epithet of a hypothesized Common Germanic love goddess supposed to have given rise to both Frigg and Freyja.
Frijjō
*Frijjō is the reconstructed name or epithet of a hypothetical Common Germanic love goddess, the most prominent female member of the *Ansiwiz, and often identified as the spouse of the c...
*Frijjō is the reconstructed name or epithet of a hypothetical Common Germanic love goddess, the most prominent female member of the *Ansiwiz, and often identified as the spouse of the c...
Go (verb)
Go is an irregular English verb whose basic definition is "to move from one place to another".
Go is an irregular English verb whose basic definition is "to move from one place to another".
God (word)
The English word God continues the Old English ', which is thought to derive from Proto-Germanic *.
The English word God continues the Old English ', which is thought to derive from Proto-Germanic *.
Hallow
Hallow is a word usually used as a verb, meaning "to make holy or sacred, to sanctify or consecrate, to venerate".
Hallow is a word usually used as a verb, meaning "to make holy or sacred, to sanctify or consecrate, to venerate".
Hieroglyph
A hieroglyph (Greek for "sacred carving") is a character of the ancient Egyptian writing system.
A hieroglyph (Greek for "sacred carving") is a character of the ancient Egyptian writing system.
Hippie (etymology)
The term "hippie" appears in a New York Times book review of April 21, 1964 entitled "Is The Pentagon Threatened by Civilians on Horseback?" where it said "Mr. Raymond felicitously gives us a hi...
The term "hippie" appears in a New York Times book review of April 21, 1964 entitled "Is The Pentagon Threatened by Civilians on Horseback?" where it said "Mr. Raymond felicitously gives us a hi...
Hobbit (word)
The invention of the word hobbit is traditionally ascribed to J. R. R. Tolkien, whose The Hobbit was first published in 1937.
The invention of the word hobbit is traditionally ascribed to J. R. R. Tolkien, whose The Hobbit was first published in 1937.
Iran (word)
The name of Iran derives immediately from Middle Persian Ērān, Pahlavi ʼyrʼn, first attested in this form in the inscription that accompanies the investiture relief of Ardashir...
The name of Iran derives immediately from Middle Persian Ērān, Pahlavi ʼyrʼn, first attested in this form in the inscription that accompanies the investiture relief of Ardashir...
Jazz (word)
"JAZZ" (WE CHANGE the spelling each time so as not to offend either faction) can be defined, but it cannot be synonymized.
"JAZZ" (WE CHANGE the spelling each time so as not to offend either faction) can be defined, but it cannot be synonymized.
Jew (word)
The term Jew originates in the Biblical Hebrew word Yehudi meaning "from the Tribe of Judah", "from the Kingdom of Judah, or "Jew".
The term Jew originates in the Biblical Hebrew word Yehudi meaning "from the Tribe of Judah", "from the Kingdom of Judah, or "Jew".
Jēran
Jera (also Jeran, Jeraz is the conventional name of the j-rune of the Elder Futhark, from a reconstructed Common Germanic stem * meaning "harvest, (good) year".
Jera (also Jeran, Jeraz is the conventional name of the j-rune of the Elder Futhark, from a reconstructed Common Germanic stem * meaning "harvest, (good) year".
Marijuana (word)
"Marijuana", or "marihuana", etc., is a name for cannabis, or for the cannabis plant from which it is made.
"Marijuana", or "marihuana", etc., is a name for cannabis, or for the cannabis plant from which it is made.
Orange (word)
The word orange is both a noun and an adjective in the English language.
The word orange is both a noun and an adjective in the English language.
Origin of the name "Windy City"
The city of Chicago has been known by many nicknames, but it is most widely recognized as the "Windy City".
The city of Chicago has been known by many nicknames, but it is most widely recognized as the "Windy City".
Perkwunos
The name of an Indo-European god of thunder and/or the oak may be reconstructed as * or *.
The name of an Indo-European god of thunder and/or the oak may be reconstructed as * or *.
President (title)
The word president is derived from the Latin prae- "before" + sedere "to sit."
The word president is derived from the Latin prae- "before" + sedere "to sit."
Ptolemy (name)
The name Ptolemy or Ptolemaeus comes from the Greek Ptolemaios, which means warlike.
The name Ptolemy or Ptolemaeus comes from the Greek Ptolemaios, which means warlike.
Rape (word)
Raptio (in archaic or literary English rendered as rape) is a Latin term referring to the abduction of women, either for marriage (e.g.
Raptio (in archaic or literary English rendered as rape) is a Latin term referring to the abduction of women, either for marriage (e.g.
Shia etymology
Shi'a as an Islamic term traces its etymology to the very first century of Islam.
Shi'a as an Islamic term traces its etymology to the very first century of Islam.
Theodiscus
Theodiscus, the Latinised form of a Germanic word meaning "vernacular" or "of the people", is a Middle Latin adjective referring to the Germanic vernaculars of the Early Middle Ages.
Theodiscus, the Latinised form of a Germanic word meaning "vernacular" or "of the people", is a Middle Latin adjective referring to the Germanic vernaculars of the Early Middle Ages.
Turki
The Turki language is a Türkic literary language active from the 13th to the 19th centuries, used by different (predominantly but not exclusively) Türkic peoples.
The Turki language is a Türkic literary language active from the 13th to the 19th centuries, used by different (predominantly but not exclusively) Türkic peoples.
Were
Were and wer are archaic terms for adult male humans and were often used for alliteration with wife as "were and wife" in Germanic-speaking cultures.
Were and wer are archaic terms for adult male humans and were often used for alliteration with wife as "were and wife" in Germanic-speaking cultures.
Witch (etymology)
The word witch derives from the Old English nouns wicca (masc.) "sorcerer, wizard" and wicce (fem.) "sorceress, witch".
The word witch derives from the Old English nouns wicca (masc.) "sorcerer, wizard" and wicce (fem.) "sorceress, witch".
Wōdanaz
Wōdanaz or Wōdanaz is the reconstructed Proto-Germanic name of a god of Germanic paganism, known as Wōdanaz in Norse mythology, Wōdanaz in Old English, Wōdanaz or Wōdanaz in Ol...
Wōdanaz or Wōdanaz is the reconstructed Proto-Germanic name of a god of Germanic paganism, known as Wōdanaz in Norse mythology, Wōdanaz in Old English, Wōdanaz or Wōdanaz in Ol...
Yeoman
Yeoman could refer to a free man holding a small landed estate, a minor landowner, a small prosperous farmer, a deputy, assistant, journeyman, or a loyal or faithful servant.
Yeoman could refer to a free man holding a small landed estate, a minor landowner, a small prosperous farmer, a deputy, assistant, journeyman, or a loyal or faithful servant.
Zaphnath-Paaneah
Zaphnath-Paaneah (צָפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ) is the name stated by the Bible (Genesis, 41:45) as given by Pharaoh to Joseph.
Zaphnath-Paaneah (צָפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ) is the name stated by the Bible (Genesis, 41:45) as given by Pharaoh to Joseph.