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by Esteban-- Smartest Pumpkin on November 21st, 2009
because everyone loves a good sandwich.
by Gliderman Chased Away By Moron2Be on May 21st, 2010
I haven't researched that particular example, but "borrowing" is a common phenomenon among languages - often a word in one language will get copied into another language. For example, English words like taco and burrito are copied from Spanish, even though Spanish is not an ancestor of English (although Spanish and English have ancestors in common).
How many words can you think of that are combinatiosn of other words (like altogether and insofar)?
by Mynotoar on January 18th, 2011
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Do persistence and diligence go together ?
by shunyata on April 29th, 2011
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Go to the dictionary find a word, write the word and give the definition a "technojargon" effect. let's see what we come up with, best.
by byankno1 on January 13th, 2011
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I need interesting words or phrases that begin with Y.
by Isaac on February 4th, 2011
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Is there a word or words to describe an idea that everybody believes to be true, but actually isn't?
by Unicorn Man on June 26th, 2011
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You're reading If "panini" is the Italian word for "sandwich", how can it also refer to the Sanskrit grammarian of the same name? There is no historical relationship between Sanskrit and Italian (linguistically), so how can the same word appear in both languages?
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lol, did you give it a rating of -2, "Esteban--better than ever"? If it was such a stupid question, it should have been easy enough for you to answer...
by mumpsimus on November 21st, 2009
I didn't downrate it.
by Esteban-- Smartest Pumpkin on November 21st, 2009
Ah okay, my apologies.
by mumpsimus on November 21st, 2009