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Etymology of words starting with the letter P
what is the meaning and origin of the last name Pallominy?
by boris f. pallominy on April 6th, 2011
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by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969
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Can you use "penetration" in a non-dirty sentence?
by temporary name on December 7th, 2009
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Whare lies the origin of the new word 'Prostiboots'? Do all prostitutes wear boots to hide their skin up to their knees, feet upwards? Why do they and why should they?
by Suby the Coat on November 10th, 2009
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What language did the word "poo" evolve out of?
by MusicalChef on September 17th, 2009
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What is "PU" stand for?
by XT on August 20th, 2009
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What is the meaning of the word “pinber” (or “pimber”) and what language is it from?
by Running, Fall Up on July 26th, 2009
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Why do they call them "panhandlers"?
by Outta-here on May 28th, 2009
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CAN ANYONE USE THE WORD PASQINADE IN A SENTENCE? IT MEANS A SATIRE OR LAMPOON, ESP. ONE POSTED IN A PUBLIC PLACE...
by Taya on April 22nd, 2009
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Is the origin of the english word "portion" related to the greek word "phortion"?
by Girlsinitaly on April 7th, 2009
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What is the origin of the word "pervert"?
by Doggie S on December 23rd, 2008
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From what is the word "pussy" in pussy-cat derived?
by Halliburton Shill on December 13th, 2008
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What is the origin of punchline?
by Doggie S on October 27th, 2008
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How did the phrase " (to) pop a vein" come to be coined to mean that one has gotten very upset or angry?
by SCRRBC on October 20th, 2008
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What word is both a student and part of an eye?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on September 21st, 2008
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What is the origin of the term "polyglot"?
by Doggie S on September 8th, 2008
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If teachers have taught, why haven’t preachers praught?
by Running, Fall Up on July 27th, 2008
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Why do people often refer to being pregnant as being Prego? Isn't that a pasta sauce?
by Rebel Monster on July 27th, 2008
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Where did the word d"plethora" originate from? what does it mean?
by Anonymous on July 25th, 2008
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Have you ever used the word 'polemic' in an everyday discussion?
by Zandalee.Lonely.Lunatic.3yrs-here on June 15th, 2008
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Since when is "penis" a bad word?
by Demonica on May 30th, 2008
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Could phagitate ever become an accepted word since phag means to eat in Greek and itate refers to doing an action? It would mean eating.
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on May 28th, 2008
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What creatures are referred to as piscine?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on April 11th, 2008
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What word's meanings include to throw an object, to erect a tent, an area where you play cricket and a sticky black substance?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on April 11th, 2008
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I know why prisoners call prison officers a screw but where does the term "Peter" come from. That is what they call there cell
by thickjock on March 30th, 2008
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Origin of word privateer
by Anonymous on March 8th, 2008
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What is the etymology of the word pork?
by Anonymous on February 3rd, 2008
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When did primary and secondary school students decide to use "P.E." in popular educational parlance?
by Running, Fall Up on January 29th, 2008
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Do you think that the present(now) was named so because it is truly a "present" (gift)?
by Butterfly69870 on January 17th, 2008
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What is the word origin of platapus
by jstrow on January 13th, 2008
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What is the etymology of the word " psychedelic"?
by Cowtipper on December 28th, 2007
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What dose the word "Paawat" mean?
by Anonymous on December 27th, 2007
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The term POSH has an interesting history, can you briefly describe it?
by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on December 3rd, 2007
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In the word disposable, what is the meaning or etymology of the "posable" part?
by Louise on December 2nd, 2007
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What is the name origin of the NJ town Piscataway?
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on November 14th, 2007
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If someone refers to 'partying' does that always mean getting drunk?
by gem on October 13th, 2007
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Where did the term piss-ant come from?
by Cannabis its just a plant on August 21st, 2007
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Is the word "passé" passé?
by travis bickle on July 13th, 2007
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Why isn't the word "palindrome" a palindrome?
by GhostWriter13 has found his voice again on June 23rd, 2007
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What's posterity?
by hannahXXbanana on June 11th, 2007
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What does "pt no pot exceptions" mean?
by frogboy on June 7th, 2007
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