This current expression may have derived from the telephonic “crossing” of circuits which can result in accidental connections, though the use of various types of signals for communication is so pervasive as to preclude a precise origin for the phrase. Figurative use of the expression plays on ...
"Wax" is a phrase that originated from the term "weax". Wax refers to the layer of hydrophobic organic substances of medium chain length on the outside of the leaves of plants, the bodies of insects, and the skins of animals (Tijani et al.2024). Waxes are composed of long-chain aliph...
This current expression may have derived from the telephonic “crossing” of circuits which can result in accidental connections, though the use of various types of signals for communication is so pervasive as to preclude a precise origin for the phrase. Figurative use of the expression plays on ...
While most Kralnor-fearing warlocks wear sensible ankle-length robes, one enterprising young 'lock (Slang for Warlock) who clearly has 300 skill inTailoringhas designedthese garments, hoping to have them sanctioned as official apparel of the Church. However given the lack of good stats, no plus...
[67] Ulrichs used the Latin phrase anima muliebris virili corpore inclusa (the soul of a woman in the body of man) to sum up his theory: "Distinct from the feminine persuasion of our sexual drive, we Urnings have still another feminine trait in us which, so it seems to me, offers...