Today I found out the origin of the word “soccer”. For all you out there who love to complain when Americans, and certain others, call “Football”, “Soccer”, you should know that it was the British that invented the word and it was also one of the first names of what we ...
The first use of the word is registered in Middle English in the 14th century. It originated from the Middle Dutch word“schume”meaning foam or froth. There was also a similar word in old French –“escume”. Furthermore, there is also a word in modern German with similar roots:‘Shaum...
The third installment of Adele Schmidt and José Zegarra Holder’s labour of love on the German progressive music scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s comes almost exactly four years after its predecessor, Krautrock 2. The release – eagerly awaited by those who have been following Adele ...
The Ward surname may also be of Irish origin from the Irish last name McWard and variations such as MacAward, MacEvard, MacEward, and Macanward. It derives from the old Gaelic name Mac an Bhaird, from the prefixMac, meaning "son of" andbhaird, a Gaelic word meaning "bard" or "poe...
Pronunciation of Gayatri GYE ah tree Meaning of Gayatri Song, hymn. Origin of Gayatri The name 'Gayatri' finds its roots in ancient Hindu scriptures. It derives from the Sanskrit word 'gāyatrī', which refers to a specific metered verse used in Vedic hymns. This sacred verse is considered ...
Julia, Princess of Battenberg, wife of Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine Julia Schruff, retired professional German tennis player Julia Stegner, German model Julia Ward Howe, American poet and author known for writingThe Battle Hymn of the Republic ...
As the word about Nanak’s return spread, people started thronging the place. They asked him where he had been, but Nanak remained silent and gave no reply. In the book ‘History of the Sikhs-vol 1’Dr. Hari Ram Gupta writes: “Finally when ‘Guru Nanak’ spoke, he said: ‘Na ko...
Aeneas first appeared in the Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite, where she gives him his name from ainon, meaning ‘terrible.’ This is because he has caused her terrible grief for being a mortal. Later, however, there were several other interpretations of this name, including ‘the natural order,’...
‘prog-pop-rock’, are perfect for those times when I need music to please my ear without challenging it too much – and I do not mean this statement to be in the least patronizing. Weary as I am of the endless posturing and waving around of the word ‘proggy’ as if it was the ...
a powerful collection of traditional songs that ignited the (Berber music) revolution. Etymology of Music The Mazigh word for music is "muziget", as in "muziget Tmazight" ('Berber music'). The etymology of muziget is still debated, but its derivation from 'music' is possible as well ...