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- Sun May 13, 2018 2:51 pm
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: tinfoil hat
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15875
- Sun May 13, 2018 2:31 pm
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Water
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7875
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: 7041
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: 8049
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: 9779
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: 12532
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: 7155
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: 9933
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: 19575
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: 16911
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.
- Sun May 13, 2018 4:59 am
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: Khaki/Kharki
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8362
Re: Khaki/Kharki
Any Aussie Digger will tell you his uniform, back in the day, was Car-Key.
- Wed Oct 18, 2017 2:28 am
- Forum: Word Games and Challenges
- Topic: The only challenge
- Replies: 11
- Views: 44961
Re: The only challenge
Yes they are the 8 that I mentioned in my post.
- Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:54 am
- Forum: Word Origins and Meanings
- Topic: Sea change
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13293
Re: Sea change
Then there is the one a mate of mine has unfortunately undergone, the pee change. He has become incontinent and has to wear man nappies.
WoZ on a wee change (a wee dram that is)
WoZ on a wee change (a wee dram that is)
- Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:45 am
- Forum: Word Games and Challenges
- Topic: The only challenge
- Replies: 11
- Views: 44961
Re: The only challenge
For me only can be inserted after every word, one at a time, and it still makes sense to create 8 new sentences. You mean how many can be inserted in just the one sentence?
Only WoZ
Only WoZ
- Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:39 am
- Forum: Oh, and have you read...?
- Topic: Is the sky really blue? Some hunter-gatherers don’t describe colors the same way most people do
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11828
Re: Is the sky really blue? Some hunter-gatherers don’t describe colors the same way most people do
The psychology of colour is an extremely well researched and utilised area. Studies go back to the 1700s. Gender, age, culture all have an effect.
WoZ in a peach pink and purple pair of pantaloons
WoZ in a peach pink and purple pair of pantaloons