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by Monika Freund
Thu Apr 21, 2022 3:37 am
Forum: Suggestions
Topic: crescent
Replies: 3
Views: 7852

crescent

- growing half moon (lat. crescere)
- street ending in a semi circle
- croissant pastry (see Austrian history!)
by Monika Freund
Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:52 am
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: Dollar
Replies: 1
Views: 2284

Dollar

Named after the St. Joachimsthal mint in western Bohemia 1519.
by Monika Freund
Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: Rotunda
Replies: 1
Views: 3072

Rotunda

An expression with various meanings:
- buildings like engine sheds, round barns or churches; also public lavatories
- a medieval script used in printing
- a glacier
by Monika Freund
Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: Diploma
Replies: 1
Views: 2269

Diploma

Diploma = Greek origin = double, an earlier note material, wax-coated wooden tablets connected with hinges. Model for the later book. Certificate of attainment of academic dignity. Job title for foreign politicians.
by Monika Freund
Fri Dec 17, 2021 1:38 pm
Forum: Good Word Discussion
Topic: Innocent
Replies: 5
Views: 6799

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by Monika Freund
Wed Dec 08, 2021 4:24 pm
Forum: Suggestions
Topic: Daily Good Word
Replies: 1
Views: 7701

Daily Good Word

I'd like to suggest the name "Rudolph". Etymology!
Why did the reindeer get that name?

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