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If Ireland has a town called Limerick,does England have a town named Dirty Joke?
by bearwinston on December 2nd, 2010 | 1 person likes this | 3 answers | in Word origins, L

by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969 | no answers | in

Whose idea was it to put an "s" in the word "lisp"?
by Marky Mark on July 8th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Word origins, L

Excuse me, but what in the hell is a “LOGGYBREN?”
by Running, Fall Up on July 4th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Word origins, L

What in the heck is “lsxy?”
by Running, Fall Up on March 29th, 2009 | no answers | in Word origins, L

Why are english called limey?
by strange1 still in pb on March 8th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Word origins, L

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.
by -NUNYA-- on January 16th, 2009 | one answer | in Word origins, L

Who invented the word love?
by Tsamaya is on semi-retirement on December 18th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, L

What is the origin of the term "loggerheads"?
by Doggie S on November 18th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, L

How would you react if someone called you a larrikin?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on September 28th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Word origins, L

What is the origin of the word 'loo'?
by Bohemian is back on September 25th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Word origins, L

What is the meaning of the Swedish word 'lagom'?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on August 22nd, 2008 | 4 answers | in Word origins, L

Where did the expression 'Luck of the seven Mongolian rabbits' come from?
by AnnieOlga on May 12th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, L

Do you get annoyed at the word, well not even word; 'lol'?
by rachelraspberry on May 7th, 2008 | 5 answers | in Word origins, L

Do you know what lollygagging is?
by Chris on April 13th, 2008 | 12 answers | in Word origins, L

What does "lambaste" mean?
by FancyFeast on October 24th, 2007 | 4 answers | in Word origins, L

What is the meaning of Leif?
by New Member on July 5th, 2007 | 2 answers | in Word origins, L

Why is laugh spelled so funny?
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on April 27th, 2007 | 3 answers | in Word origins, L

I was recently told the term "ludicrous" is an insult. I was surprised by this and decided to ask you-is it generally regarded as an insult?
by Cowtipper on December 1st, 2006 | 10 answers | in Word origins, L

What is the etymology of the word "lost"?
by Jessica Thomas on November 29th, 2005 | 2 answers | in Word origins, L

How did Lima, Ohio get its name?
by Spixxy on July 3rd, 2004 | one answer | in Word origins, L

How did the town of Limerick get its name?
by Spixxy on May 26th, 2004 | one answer | in Word origins, L

How did the town of Lebanon get its name?
by Spixxy on March 22nd, 2004 | one answer | in Word origins, L

How did the town of Lititz get its name?
by Spixxy on March 22nd, 2004 | one answer | in Word origins, L