The word "pound" is abbreviated "lb." from the Latin "libra pondo" meaning weight or balance.
The word "checkmate" comes from the Persian phrase "Shah Mat," meaning "the king is dead."
Alma Mater means "bountiful mother."
Admiral is derived from the Arabic phrase "amir al bahr," which means "lord of the sea."
Stewardesses, reverberated and lollipop are the longest words that can be typed on a keyboard using only one hand.
Skepticism is the longest word that can be typed on a keyboard that alternates hands.
Typewriter is the longest word that can be typed using the top row only.
The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is "uncopyrightable."
Bookkeeper and bookkeeping are the only words in the English language with three consecutive double letters.
Beelzebub, another name for the devil, is Hebrew for "lord of the flies."
About Me
- Bad-Bob
- Born at Fort Campbell, KY and raised an Army brat with men of the "Band of Brothers" and "We Were Soldiers.." as house guests and my Dad's friends. Always remember every day in the field is a Holiday, every meal a feast and blood is good for the grass.
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