What is hype? Where does the word come from?
The first dictionary definition of hype (1967) was ' excessive or misleading publicity or advertising'.
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Why uppercase and lowercase?
The conventions of using uppercase and lowercase letters evolved over centuries. The terms themselves relate to printing and typesetting.
Where does the word meme come from?
In The Selfish Gene (1976) the scientist Richard Dawkins expands the Darwinist concept of natural selection to the realm of ideas.
Origin of amazement?
"Be collected; No more amazement ; tell your piteous heart that there is no harm done." Prospero to Miranda , The Tempest (1.3)
Are all fans fanatics?
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Fan is described by most major dictionaries as a short form of the Latin fanatic , which was first widely used in English in the mid 16th century .
Origin of word masterpiece?
Federico Zuccari, Two Painters' Apprentices, 1609 . Definition: "a work or performance of a master, a piece of work of surpassing excellence," c. 1600, from master (n.) + piece (n.1).
Why 'Maundy' Thursday?
The earliest citation of maunde to describe the Thursday before Easter in Middle English dates to the mid-15C.
Why are Academy Awards called Oscars?
Irish art director, Cedric Gibbons , created the initial design for the Art Deco-influenced trophy i n 1928.
Where does the word shampoo come from?
Shampoo is the Hindi/Urdu word chāmpo for a head massage with oil.
To fancy in British English?
The word 'fancy' is a Swiss-Army knife in British English, with several useful applications.