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Word origins, B

Etymology of words starting with the letter B

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Oct 18 2009
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What is the origin of the term "boondocks"? (5 answers)
by Rollie in Word origins, B
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Sep 10 2009
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How do YOU pronounced "blessed?" Is it two syllables ("bless-ed") for you, or do you say it so it sounds like "blest?" Is the pronunciation a regional, racial, or religious thing? (I pronounce it as "blest.") (9 answers)
by Im to YOUNG for you in Word origins, B
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Sep 4 2009
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What is the origin of the word "brainwash"? (3 answers)
by xjimmyloudx in Word origins, B
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Aug 12 2009
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What type of person do Australians call a boofhead? (2 answers)
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Apr 13 2009
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Do you think it behooves us to retain antiquated words in our vocabulary? (I love that word - behooves) (10 answers)
by nzguy.. in Word origins, B
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Jan 18 2009
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What name is given to both a short jacket and Spanish dance? (5 answers)
by Stargater 11 days........... in Word origins, B
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Nov 20 2008
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When I say the word "batching", can you put it into a sentence? (8 answers)
by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT in Word origins, B
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Nov 8 2008
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What is the origin of the word bigot? (6 answers)
by Nemesis in Word origins, B
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Nov 2 2008
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What is the origin of the word 'Blimp'? Wasn't it originally called a dirigible? (3 answers)
by BMD in Word origins, B
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Oct 22 2008
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What is a barracuda? (not the fish) (10 answers)
by someguywithboobs in Word origins, B
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Sep 21 2008
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Is the word "bottle " one syllable or two? (6 answers)
by JuJubee is wearing a COAT of chocolate in Word origins, B
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Jul 29 2008
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What word is both a form of applause and a letter in the phonetic alphabet? (3 answers)
by YARNLADY is happy everyday in Word origins, B
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Mar 22 2008
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What words are the plural of brother? (8 answers)
by VSPrasad in Word origins, B
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Dec 23 2007
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What is a Ben-Gal? Where does the name come from? (5 answers)
by VSPrasad in Word origins, B
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Dec 8 2007
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Can "Bill" be considered short for William? I heard someone say that and I thought that short for William was Will...? (11 answers)
by Anonymous in Word origins, B
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