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- Sun Jan 23, 2022 2:14 pm
- Forum: Addicts' Corner
- Topic: A ferry
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11062
Re: A ferry
We used to have a vehicular ferry that crossed Newcastle harbour. This was a relatively short trip of about 15 minutes. Most people sat in their car and normally only the kids got out to have a look. It is interesting to note that in Newcastle we called this kind of marine vessel a punt . This disti...
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:42 pm
- Forum: Welcome to the Clubhouse
- Topic: Closure of the Wordwizard site
- Replies: 30
- Views: 41557
Re: Closure of the Wordwizard site
Phil what sad news. Just a quick run through the names on this post brings a flood of memories. Erik, Edwin, BonnieL, trolley and my Welsh brother BobinWales. I think tony h was in my time but not sure about Laurent2022. So glad to see that we still have a resident ESL student checking his homework....
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 7:33 am
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: Temporary friend
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7717
Re: Temporary friend
Does aquaintance fit the bill? I often speak of having, acquaintances, friends and mates. The acquaintance is just that, a person who you have met briefly and had social intercourse with at say, a party or a workshop, but who you fully expect to never meet again.
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 7:24 am
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: "a lay down case"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9785
Re: "a lay down case"
The Aussie take on this is our expression, He was so fat that is was a lay down misère that he wouldn't finish the race. An open or lay down misère, or misère ouvert is a 500 bid where the player is so sure of losing every trick that they undertake to do so with their cards placed face-up on the tab...
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:38 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: the puppy of the dog
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6413
Re: the puppy of the dog
*singing in Aussie/French accent* The puppy of the dog Is the puppy that I'm holding (puppy that I'm holding) The puppy that I'm holding Is the puppy of my dog (puppy of my dog) Guess who's baaaack ?? Yep the Wizard from Downunder. And as you can see I have already made a valuable contribution to Na...
- Sun May 13, 2018 2:51 pm
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: tinfoil hat
- Replies: 11
- Views: 21880
Re: tinfoil hat
Even cat lovers believe. A foil hat will save him AND his cat.
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- Sun May 13, 2018 2:31 pm
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Water
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10638
Re: Water
Steve this photo is part of my heritage. It is the Corryvreckan Whirlpool off the coast of Scotland. My favourite Single Malt Scotch, made by Ardbeg is named after it. That is important heritage. http://www.todayifoundout.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/whirlpool.jpg WoZ in Aus Having a wee dram
- Sun May 13, 2018 2:20 pm
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Bathroom device
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9781
Re: Bathroom device
Hi Steve. I see your thirst for English words has not died. I would add that squeegees come in a lot of sizes. Some are for personal use and then those for industrial use. Some have a brush attached so that you can clean the surface and then wipe off the water. A controversial use is people who acco...
- Sun May 13, 2018 2:03 pm
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: Flash Language
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11202
Flash Language
Hi Wizards. Came across this slang dictionary about early convict slang in Aus. Thought it may prove to be amusing for some. A vocabulary of the flash language, published in 1819 contains a collection of words used here that were transported along with the convicts. Words like, lushy cove, mollisher...
- Sun May 13, 2018 9:25 am
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: Sideboards
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13476
Re: Sideboards
An interesting Aussie turn of phrase. When I worked at the silos we had a mate affectionately known as Louse Ladders. This described his sideburns perfectly.
WoZ in Aus
Razor in hand
WoZ in Aus
Razor in hand
- Sun May 13, 2018 9:10 am
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: Pluck
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17322
Re: Pluck
Bob it is difficult to research a small lake on the other side of the world. Although my wife did say we could do a trip to gain local knowledge. Here are some ideas you may wish to consider. From a blog. Pluck Lake : The map was so different that it was barely recognizable, but I did eventually man...
- Sun May 13, 2018 7:15 am
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: shine one's knuckles
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10142
Re: shine one's knuckles
Trolley there is the old gesture when one is confronted by knaves of a pugilistic character to close your striking fist and rub it in the palm of your other hand. This might be interpreted as the person "shining/polishing their knuckles".
WoZ in Aus
Taking off the gloves
WoZ in Aus
Taking off the gloves
- Sun May 13, 2018 6:59 am
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: epistemic closure
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14047
Re: epistemic closure
Trolley you were not far from the mark for I presumed that too. episiotomy (noun) a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth, to aid a difficult delivery and prevent rupture of tissues. Knowing this meaning I thought Ken was about to reveal a surgical side and sew it back tog...
- Sun May 13, 2018 6:32 am
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: paraphernalia
- Replies: 14
- Views: 26915
Re: paraphernalia
Wizards might I, especially with permission from Bob, add my research into HIARETH . It has been suggested that the difference between the Welsh language and the English language boils down to the fact that Wales is a romantic land of bards, poets and seers, while English is spoken by accountants in...
- Sun May 13, 2018 5:05 am
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: spoony
- Replies: 13
- Views: 23403
Re: spoony
Helo Bob. Rydych yn wir Caru Margaret. I bought a Love Spoon for you know who when I was in Wales. Yes it was ready made but I chose THAT one from all the different ones available.