Word origins, R.

How would you describe the Runvie?
by Tondoteottotote on January 15th, 2012 | no answers | in Word origins, R

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

What is the origin of the word "Refrigerator"?
by Anonymous on November 17th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Word origins, R

Didja ever, in all of your put-togethers, hear tell of a City Dump that would REFUSE REFUSE?
by Anonymous on October 5th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Word origins, R

Another definition for radiate
by oscar clue on September 30th, 2009 | 6 answers | in Word origins, R

A Rasher of bacon! What is the origin of the word "rasher?"
by ThorThpot on September 18th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Word origins, R

Excuse me, but what in the heck is a “rinktum?”
by Tondoteottotote on August 27th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Word origins, R

Where does the word ROBOT come from and what is its original meaning?
by Firebrand on April 1st, 2009 | 5 answers | in Word origins, R

Is "tennis racket" spelled "Racket" or "racquet?" I think racquet is COMPLETELY wrong. I know "racquetball" is spelled racquet, but... tennis and racquetball are 2 different things.
by Julia doesnt wear a COAT on December 19th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Word origins, R

Why do I think of the nonsense word “Rinppada” (“Rinpaada,” “Rinpadda,” or “Rinpada”) nowadays?
by Tondoteottotote on December 11th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, R

What name is shared by a bone in the arm and a geometry term relating to circles?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on October 10th, 2008 | 3 answers | in Word origins, R

If "race" and "research" were the guide words at the top of a dictionary page, what would be some possible entry words that would fall in between the two guide words for that page?
by sm00z on September 10th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, R

Once you write, you have wrote. But once you revise, why haven't you revose?
by Tondoteottotote on July 28th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Word origins, R

What name is shared by a quick, sharp reply and a glass vessel used in chemistry?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on April 18th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, R

What's your understanding of the word 'respect?'
by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on December 18th, 2007 | 5 answers | in Word origins, R

What is your random word at http://www.zokutou.co.uk/randomword?
by New Member on October 31st, 2007 | 6 answers | in Word origins, R

What do you understand by the term "ritual"?
by WHITE BEAR on July 17th, 2007 | one answer | in Word origins, R

Does the prefix radi- means soundwaves? If not, what does it mean then?
by betony24.rei-chan on April 23rd, 2007 | one answer | in Word origins, R

Where did the Reuben sandwich get its name?
by Drublic on February 7th, 2007 | one answer | in Word origins, R

Who coined the term "rapture", which is not in any translation of the Bible?
by lizvelrene on April 4th, 2006 | one answer | in Word origins, R

What is the origin of the word "rhetoric"?
by Anonymous on January 11th, 2006 | one answer | in Word origins, R

Why do the words "repair" and "mend" sometimes refer to returning somewhere, such as in "repair to your house" and "mend your ways?"
by Gabe Alexander on January 4th, 2005 | one answer | in Word origins, R

How did Rockville get its name?
by Teuila Afele on November 29th, 2004 | one answer | in Word origins, R

How did Red Lion get its name?
by Spixxy on October 11th, 2004 | one answer | in Word origins, R

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