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e.g. Devanagari
e.g. Devanagari
U.S. English: 'English'
This term for sidespin in cue sports is old enough to be used by Mark Twain, and appears to have originated in the U.S. after the English imported the games. However, the most likely etymology is via the French term 'anglé' (angled), a homophone for anglais
U.S. English: 'English'
This term for sidespin in cue sports is old enough to be used by Mark Twain, and appears to have originated in the U.S. after the English imported the games. However, the most likely etymology is via the French term 'anglé' (angled), a homophone for anglais
French: 'English horn'
Not a horn; not English. Basicallly an oversized oboe.
In turn, the English are alone in calling the true horn French, even though the orchestral 'French horn' was mostly developed in Germany (Waldhorn = forest horn)
French: 'English horn'
Not a horn; not English. Basicallly an oversized oboe.
In turn, the English are alone in calling the true horn French, even though the orchestral 'French horn' was mostly developed in Germany (Waldhorn = forest horn)
French: 'to depart like the English'
Left a party without saying goodbye? Bloody English.
Walked out on your job without notice? Well that's French Leave. This one is fun, as Europe seems split into countries which use 'French Leave' and those who blame fleeing Englishmen
French: 'to depart like the English'
Left a party without saying goodbye? Bloody English.
Walked out on your job without notice? Well that's French Leave. This one is fun, as Europe seems split into countries which use 'French Leave' and those who blame fleeing Englishmen