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Ted Nesbitt

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I have an interest in the meanings of words and phrases, as well as how and when they became part of the English language. I enjoy researching idioms, colloquialisms, dialects, and obscurities of all kinds. I prefer short questions on a particular subject, and I will not accept lengthy research projects or term papers. NOTE: ALLEXPERTS CLAIMS THAT I TRANSLATE FROM ENGLISH TO LATIN AND FROM LATIN TO ENGLISH. I DO NOT. ALLEXPERTS REFUSES TO DELETE THE LATIN-TO-ENGLISH SERVICE -- ONE THAT I DO NOT PROVIDE. TRUST ME ON THIS: ALLEXPERTS IS WRONG. I DO NOT TRANSLATE FROM ENGLISH TO LANGUAGE. LOOK FOR A LANGUAGE EXPERT INSTEAD. ETYMOLOGY AND TRANSLATING SERVICES ARE ENTIRELY DIFFERENT. ALLEXPERTS SHOULD KNOW THAT. ALLEXPERTS DOES NOT KNOW THAT. I HAVE TRIED FOR MANY YEARS TO GET THEM TO CHANGE. THEY WILL NOT. SORRY, BUT I DO NOT TRANSLATE FROM ENGLISH TO LATIN.

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Etymology: The origins of English words and phrases. Anchor/Reporter NBC and CBS Networks. News Director 3 Regional Radio Stations.

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2012-05-18 Reveillee:

 Hello,  I hope you are having a fine week,       The only variatiom of 'reveille' I find is spelled the same but includes an accent on the finaL e.  That word with the final accent is in rare usage only

2012-04-16 uncommon contraction:

Dear Ilse"    I found that contraction at a few internet sites.  The line is incorrect.    The correct wording is "That hallows e'en the very ground  Beneath her feet!"    The contraction stands for "even

2012-04-12 Fashion Term?:

Hello,          I hope you've had a fine weekend.       I checked quite a few sources but could find only the simple and obvious term ' bra strap holder'.  The following How-To is typical of the useage

2012-03-21 Just to say thank you:

Dear Daniel:    Attached to this message there should be an evaluation form with a rating for categories.  There is also a separate place to check for "volunteer of the month."  You can also write a comment

2012-02-23 Meaning of 'Romir' (रोमिर):

Hello and welcome to a new day!       Please forgive the delay.  I've been a bit under the weather.       My specialty is etymology;  the origins of English words and phrases.  Romir is an Indian name

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