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Word origins, L

Etymology of words starting with the letter L

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Aug 27 2009
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Why is the term "lemon" often used when talking about something that is defective or has poor quality (mainly a car)? (6 answers)
by Ofishbein in Word origins, L
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Jul 10 2009
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Whose idea was it to put an "s" in the word "lisp"? (4 answers)
by -Icy-party patrol in Word origins, L
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Jul 5 2009
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Excuse me, but what in the hell is a “LOGGYBREN?” (3 answers)
by VSPrasad in Word origins, L
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Mar 11 2009
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Why are english called limey? (3 answers)
by ..Strange1 is JUU in Word origins, L
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Jan 16 2009
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What do you think the definition of "Leaverite" should be? It isn't a word you would find in the dictionary. It is a made up word by a child. (1 answer)
by Suby the Coat in Word origins, L
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Nov 19 2008
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What is the origin of the term "loggerheads"? (1 answer)
by enforced bliss in Word origins, L
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Sep 28 2008
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How would you react if someone called you a larrikin? (4 answers)
by dead leaves raked in a pile in Word origins, L
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Aug 18 2008
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Why is it called "Lukewarm"? Why not "Davewarm" or "Stevewarm"? (16 answers)
by Brina in Word origins, L
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May 12 2008
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Where did the expression 'Luck of the seven Mongolian rabbits' come from? (1 answer)
by JuJubee is wearing a COAT of chocolate in Word origins, L
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May 7 2008
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Do you get annoyed at the word, well not even word; 'lol'? (5 answers)
by AliCat ABBBBS is plus 1 hr GMT in Word origins, L
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Apr 16 2008
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Do you know what lollygagging is? (12 answers)
by RockRchick in Word origins, L
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Mar 5 2008
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The word 'Lady', comes from the Olde English meaning for what household chore? (4 answers)
by singwell-is off researching a lot in Word origins, L
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Dec 17 2007
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What does "luke warm" mean? (7 answers)
by iwnit in Word origins, L
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Oct 26 2007
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What does "lambaste" mean? (4 answers)
by Redhawk in Word origins, L
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Nov 2 2009
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Whose cruel idea was it for the word "Lisp" to have an "S" in it? (32 answers)
by DaddysGLB in Word origins, L
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