PEDIGREE: This word stand for a line that is untamper with.It is to show of a class of expectation of a race of people by a leader and the line this person comes from and it’s family tree.It is the same for animals groups as well.
stokesjrj1 on
April 18th, 2008 5:57 pm
Pedigree…. is this the same as a family tree? All i know is my family tree has been pulled up by the roots and stomped on by the sandman.
ragabashmoon on
April 17th, 2008 6:19 pm
Ok, I got an email that my comment had been replied to, yet it’s not here nor is the entire thread. We were joking about the source of a word being things that are abbreviated to it.
ragabashmoon replied on April 17th, 2008 6:20 pm:
OH ok weird now I did NOT have the “pages” option before so that’s where it must be, on a previous page lol
double_tap_jack on
April 17th, 2008 5:14 pm
You got me looking into my pedigree and I found that my Grandfather, Elmer Stonwall Shirley, was the nephew of a lady named Bell Shirley.
Turns of Bell married a half breed indian named Sam Star!
She was then known as Bell Star, one of the most famous female outlaws in Texas history.
I always wondered why I love horses?
svish on
April 17th, 2008 11:12 am
Name for crane? -> Cranium And if you train it, it would probably be able to help protect your brain as well
roachmeistercom on
April 16th, 2008 7:48 pm
My last name is Roach, which is Scotch/Irish, meaning Scottish people who came to fight in Ireland just in time for the potato famine and emigrated to America.
It means Rock, best I can tell. The “Roach” Coat of Arms has fish on it.
I guess they live near rocks…
emmamaria on
April 16th, 2008 8:27 am
Why dont you do the word jealous or jealousy
I realised you havent done those
Thanks
Emma x
matalexwolf on
April 16th, 2008 7:44 am
Hey Marina,
I know half of me originates from England, that would be mums side of the bargin. The rest is somewhat Taboo. The DNA sperm doner bloke, ran off and left us soon after I was born. She speaks very little about who he was so, I thought I should investigate myself.
It looks pretty certain know one will ever know where I really come from, only after a bottle of red with mum over dinner a few evenings ago, stories of her 1960’s groupie years came out and Mick Jagger is a possible!!!! Failing that, I guess judging by my features, Gengus Khan could be linked. He was a busy fellow in his day and I think about one in twenty UK residents origininate from him. Failing pop stardom and randy savages all is a blank. Has made plenty of dinner conversations fun in trying to guess ‘who’s ya daddy!’
Crane names….well, G-Sibs like Niles or Fraiser and, Dave!!! I would pitch for Sid or Nancy (if Crane is a girl) - Aka The Sex Pistols - punk hair doo going on!!
Be well
BillyB on
April 16th, 2008 7:05 am
I’m 50 yrs.& my mom just helped me with my homework again. My , late, father did a genealogy of my mothers side of the family. Was all interesting reading to me,
A couple of things worth sharing, if anybody cares. some sad.:
“Clara S____: Not much is known about Clara. She was a domestic servant and died a spinster.” I weep just reading that.
More interesting, are the bad guys, and in the context, really interesting contrast to todays society.
” The following appeared in the “Ipswich Journal” the local paper on the 16th of January 1830 and supplied by the Suffolk County Council senior archivist.
George S____ pleaded guilty of stealing a yard of black shoe-lasting the property of Samuel N_____ of Ufford, a shoemaker. The indictment against the prisoner having set forth a former conviction, and his character being otherwise known to the bench, the court setenced him to be transported to Botoney Bay in Australia for the term of seven years.”… he was sent, detail detail detail…
“On the 25th of January 1837 George S____ received his certificate of Freedom (A.C ref. 4/4336…” Seven Years wow!
Another guy Daniel S____ got seven years for stealing a “Cap” in 1832. In his certifiacate of freedom, in the general remarks “Mermaid outside upper left arm”
Intersting Probably only to me but I hope I did the homework in te right place.
ragabashmoon replied on April 16th, 2008 7:15 am:
Heh, reminds me of another friend of mine who has a mispelled last name (see my post above about my friend and her “Carnagey” name), this one says it’s because his whole family was horse thieves in the 1800’s, so they changed their last name spelling to evade capture! Heh.
BillyB replied on April 17th, 2008 1:23 am:
The last name on my mothers side, although the same, could also be spelled a couple of ways & was, at the whimm of the rectorate, as the spelling was poor & didn’t matter to them anyhow.The spelling stayed untill the next generation.
Actually thought about my post today & decided to honour the memory of a distant relative on this public website.
“Clara Stearn: Not much is known about Clara. She was a domestic servant and died a spinster.”
After thinking about that all day What an honour, to be remembered as a “servant” service to another is actually the most noble thing I can think of. I honour you dear Clara!
prospero811 replied on April 16th, 2008 8:31 am:
Wow - that is quite the interesting genealogical detail. I envy your knowledge of your forefathers (good and bad). I wish I had such detailed information. The knowledge I have disappears into the mists of time not too far back into the 19th century. After that, the names are all changed and it’s all a bit sketchy. My surname only applies to my family on my father’s side from the late 1800s. I think it was my great great grandfather who moved to a particular location and ended up adding that location to the name and then the next generation dropped the former name altogether. They lived in a very remote area too, which did not make for much in the way of recordkeeping - heck, my FATHER was 5 before he had running water and electricity.
It is strange how not too far removed we are from a totally different world….
BillyB replied on April 17th, 2008 1:05 am:
My father, God rest his soul,(no offence) did a wonderfull research job on the family historys on his & my moms side. Dad was one the pioneers in getting our provincial Government computerized. As kids our favorite thing to play with was the old computer cards that were the data storage & became obsolete when the data changed. When he retired he kept getting calls to solve some of their problems & he did it over the phone. Brilliant man. I’m either adopted or rugby stunted my cereral growth. cheers
shawn on
April 15th, 2008 2:00 pm
Dr. Frasier Crane
rodrigue52 on
April 15th, 2008 10:31 am
My dear Marina;
Great lesson on Pedigree. Speaking of foot or feet, would you show us your feet?
I’m sure, like the rest of your anatomy, they’re quite hot. Show us your feet, please…please…!
Your trusty HoyForYou student
able toeatu on
April 15th, 2008 9:20 am
Love your accent .. maybe you can make your next card a full body shot instead of only a bust, wait, does a bust include THE bust or is that just simply a head shot? anyway, I did the survey and saw the cards but couldn’t comment **SO** : I love your cards and hope to receive them for years to come.
able toeatu replied on April 15th, 2008 9:22 am:
also I recorded Bill O’Reilly and was so distraught that you were not there. I sent him a relatively scathing email
BillyB replied on April 16th, 2008 6:29 am:
You probably don’t have to write a scathing appology, & you may already know, but click the link & record. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb19WFhbYHM
Great stuff eh! ask for more too.
fishymack on
April 15th, 2008 7:12 am
Why did that crane honk like a goose? Not the right sound.
Bob replied on April 15th, 2008 8:19 am:
Because that’s the sound cranes make!
able toeatu replied on April 15th, 2008 9:20 am:
ru BOB Crane?
Bob replied on April 15th, 2008 9:41 am:
Who?
Google, Google, Google,
Er, no.
Rumours of my death are greatly exaggerated
zephyr1359 on
April 14th, 2008 11:26 pm
Erudite
nyagwaispiritbear on
April 14th, 2008 11:24 pm
I am a mixed pedigree………half Seneca Indian and half Icelandic………
prospero811 replied on April 16th, 2008 8:37 am:
Now that’s an interesting mix…. do you have a relative named, “Bjork Dances-with-Wolves-dottir?”
Ha…. little joke….
My parents visited Iceland once (we are Norwegian), and loved it.
nyagwaispiritbear replied on April 16th, 2008 4:57 pm:
Nope; at least not that I know of………….lol
skuzabut on
April 14th, 2008 11:21 pm
Hi hotforwords,
I was wondering if you could look up the word “uxorious”. I generally apply that word to myself, it means someone who goes out of their way to please their significant other. I understand why someone would want to please their significant other, but where does this word come from, it’s so strange sounding given what it means. Also, you’ve never done a word starting with u according to your word list. Thanks!
By the way, if you get my e-mail about your site being down I clearly found a way on, so never mind
f248parlaycos on
April 14th, 2008 11:07 pm
Hello Marina,
I just saw your clip on The O’Reilly Factor! How very prestigious. Congratulations! It has turned me into a huge overnight fan of yours.
I was curious about the word: bumfuzzle
I am with EndorsementList.com, a fairly new startup work-in-progress which rates and reviews things of a prestigously high standard called the FMEL Endorsing Standard. In my personal life, and when describing items listed within FMEL Co. at EndorsementList.com, the word bumfuzzle comes up quite often!
Thank you, and have a great one!
Frank Marchica
EndorsementList.com
xmorpheus3000 on
April 14th, 2008 10:09 pm
I think the name Pierre would be great for the crane ;). (Did I spell Pierre correctly? I hope so…)
The only thing I really know about my family’s pedigree is that my dad has 12 brothers and sisters, making him number 13. Many of his brothers and sisters are dead and I never met, though. I do know that the oldest one lived to be almost as old as my mother’s father is now! (He’s 82!!)
What’s disturbing is that my father’s father and mother were… *ick*… cousins. I don’t know the whole story, but I do know that they both had the same last name before they got married and they got married at a very young age. I believe they were 2nd or 3rd cousins though or cousins by marriage or something like that. Still, it’s kinda gross.
That makes me think of the words paternal and maternal. Where did those words come from?
riderto on
April 14th, 2008 9:37 pm
Ok
I have a word request. I would like to source of the word
Font.
I know it is misused quite a bit today, “Font for typeface” but where did the word come from.
Thanx
rligeti on
April 14th, 2008 9:26 pm
your explanations are great, and very entertaining. How some explanation about the word “ubiquitous”?
Thanks!
Rob
Dark Ether on
April 14th, 2008 9:22 pm
I have a related question - not sure if this was brought up before or not, but here goes.
Ped means Foot. So why is a Pediatrist a child’s doctor and a Podiatrist a foot doctor?
I’ve always wondered how these doctors “got off on the wrong foot”.
malibustacey7 on
April 14th, 2008 8:20 pm
Can you please tell us the origin of the word “Funny” ? Thanks so much for your videos they are great xxxxx
ragabashmoon on
April 14th, 2008 8:19 pm
So, why was moderation suddenly enabled? Someone start making some REALLY offensive comments?
Please explain the usage of Affect and Effect. Thanx.
rafael301 on
April 14th, 2008 8:15 pm
Marina , Can you investigate on the word “JabbaWockeez” I know its an actual word but I just dont know much of it..So can you please maybe do this word for your next lesson
By the way , I love being your student and I learn ALOT!
buzzword on
April 14th, 2008 8:11 pm
testing
rafael301 on
April 14th, 2008 8:10 pm
Marina , you should investigate on the word “JabbaWockeez” lol
I know its an actual word but I just dont know the exact meaning ..Can you please might do this word for the next one ?
prospero811 replied on April 15th, 2008 4:51 am:
Jabberwocky.
prospero811 replied on April 15th, 2008 11:31 am:
I stand corrected. I didn’t know there was something called JabbaWockeez. I thought you meant the C.S. Lewis poem “Jabberwocky.”
I understand the connection to the word pedigree, though it takes a bit of humility to imagine what the world was like when the word pedigree first took hold; the world and life and times sans television set.
Today the human mind is bombarded with every form of stimulation from radio broadcasts, television, highway billboards, flashing lights …, brief flash card-like images of a young fertile female with her back to a classroom of high school students as she quickly scratches each letter of the word n-i-m-b-o-s-t-r-a-t-u-s onto the blackboard …, it’s humbling to consider what it was like living in a time when the world is so quiet and calm, the mind is almost numbed and thought somewhat deprived compared to a contemporary mind, so much so to then think the mind of yesteryear was able to “equate” the foot of a crane to formulate the now common though somewhat esoteric word pedigree.
Thank the Lord I’m not in the mood to expound this thought into four or five paragraphs, huh?
Latin connections, Marina. Every so often pepper your lessons with fun facts to remember Latin suffix and prefixes with. Latin is cool, sort of.
I am directly related to General Braxton Bragg (he’s my great great grandfather) and therefore indirectly to General Robert E. Lee as he was a 1st cousin of Braxton Bragg. In fact, if you read of Lee’s cousin that he called “Little Missy,” that’s Bragg’s daughter, my great grandmother.
toungetwisted on
April 14th, 2008 8:00 pm
Ummm. Teach, I didn’t get a report card… Did I do that bad?
Toungetwisted
jason423 on
April 14th, 2008 7:55 pm
I’d like to request the word “cheapskate” and what does it have to do with stingrays?
That’s o.k. - he’s full of it, anyway. He thinks he’s a jack of all trades, but he really doesn’t know shit from shinola. He has shit for brains, and he’ll send you up shit’s creek quicker than crap through a goose. He’s always got that shit eating grin on his face.
His brother Jack Sprat could eat no fat, and his wife could eat no lean.
My head hurts. Give me a shot of Jack Daniels, alright Mack?
Hey Surfinri, I know Jack! How do I know of Jack? Well my name is Jack. I think it translate to Gato in Spanish. I do defecate but I don’t put that information at the end of my name any more. (wait… I use to???)
@ Prospero811,Yes I can’t eat fat because I’m allergic to the pesticides that are absorbed in the Bovines fatty tissue (It almost killed myself twice before I found out what the heck was going on). I have no wife so I don’t care what she would eat. I am the Jack of all trades, ship captain, instructor, test pilot, deck hand, movie extra, RC heli pilot, Navy gunner, mini indy car racer, love maker, forklift operator, Mensa want-a-be, String theorist, fire fighter, Cpr/first aid qual, ham radio op, snow skier, diver, computer programmer, I better stop before I make myself sick.
Whew, Prospero can you pass me the Jack Daniels? I need a hit after that comment.
04petesake on
April 14th, 2008 7:42 pm
And I propose “Gary Henderson” for the Crane.
04petesake on
April 14th, 2008 7:41 pm
My Father’s family originates from England, our surname is Malthus, which came from Malt House…which helps explain my strong predilection toward alcoholic beverages. We have a famous-ish ancestor…Thomas Malthus, an economist and lay preacher, who theorised that world population growth would eventually exceed available necssary resources. My Ma’s side of the family is an even 50-50 split between Scots and Irish…which probably explains why I love a fight.
rythymace on
April 14th, 2008 7:40 pm
Hi Marina, I like the name “Frazier” for the Crane, so he’d be “Frazier Crane” like the tv sitcom starring Kelsey Grammar. And it’s fitting since your specialty is GRAMMAR!
When I looked up my “pedigree” I discovered that my father’s parents were first cousins (their mothers were sisters) and that my mother’s parents were also first cousins (their mothers were sisters, too). So, I had two pairs of sisters as great grandmothers…My Uncle Don says that my family tree doesn’t have any branches…
I guess I’m lucky that I wasn’t born with two heads! Oh and by the way, they all came from Sweden. Perhaps that explains it?!
PS: I loved your segment with Bill O’Reilly. My email to him asked that he give you a recurring segment on The Factor. Way to go “HotForWords”!
toysjoe on
April 14th, 2008 5:15 pm
Marina!
What happened to your podcasts? I have EVERY SINGLE LESSON EVER!!!! Please do something! I’m freaking out!!!!!
toysjoe replied on April 14th, 2008 7:28 pm:
Today is my 17th birthday, by the way.
ragabashmoon replied on April 14th, 2008 8:02 pm:
Ah, well then allow me to be the first to say Happy Birthday!
kinkoasone on
April 14th, 2008 5:15 pm
Hey Marina,
Could you do the word, “Military”?
I am a Lieutenant in the US Army, and I dont even know the origin…
Thanks,
Travis
vic on
April 14th, 2008 5:00 pm
Hi Marina,
My 12 year old son Kyle would like to know where the word “Astronomy” come from.
Thanks ur friend Vic
ledo road on
April 14th, 2008 4:48 pm
Hey, Marina!
Here’s a phrase I’ve always been curious about. As it refers to someone joking around with someone else, the term “pulling my leg.”
jaimemac6487 on
April 14th, 2008 4:46 pm
Hello Marina,
My name is Jaime, and I am a fan of your intelligence!!! Can you please tell me the origin of the word Capoeira. I would greatly appreciate. Thank you for all your great work.
Your Fan,
Jaime T. Mac Gregor
1337man1337 on
April 14th, 2008 3:49 pm
also, i think the crane should be the name of your favorite student of the week. that being said, i should be the student of the week for coming up with the idea, so the crane should be named Kevin
1337man1337 on
April 14th, 2008 3:46 pm
Hey Marina
I was watching Live Free or Die Hard, and my favorite line is “yippie ki yay (sp?), mother******!” at the end of the movie. I was wondering how that saying came to be and where it started being used.
THX KEV
1337man1337 replied on April 14th, 2008 3:47 pm:
and by that i mean the yippie ki yay part. i know wat mother****** means
ragabashmoon replied on April 14th, 2008 8:06 pm:
Ha I love that movie, I’ve only ever really seen Live Free or Die Hard the Extended Version, but I did go and watch just the one part of the theatrical version, to see if they still had him say it, I mean he HAS to say it, it’s like McClane’s signature line, and sure enough he says it! It’s funny that you can say the F word ONCE in a PG-13 movie, and only once. If you say it more than once, you get an R rating.
runawayscott on
April 14th, 2008 3:30 pm
My Pedigree has a few interesting people; a relative (James Michels) who was at the flag raising on Iwo Jima and who is mentioned in the book ‘Flags of Our Fathers’ (but with the last name spelled wrong ) my family can be traced back to minor English nobility whose motto was ‘By God’s favor we conquer’
As for that crane, how about the name Cyrus, I just think it sounds cool, if you choose that name, maybe you can to a background on it.
killraven1717 on
April 14th, 2008 2:58 pm
Got a name for “THE CRANE”
…ahem… “Ewe-crane”
He shows up “Sheepishly” hence the “EWE” part
and…well you can figure out the rest.
air-z replied on April 14th, 2008 3:44 pm:
That’s very funny, I was thinking the same thing!!!
yellowfluff on
April 14th, 2008 2:46 pm
Hi, Good luck to tonight.
I was hoping you can tell me how “knock on wood” came to mean for good luck or not to be bring on bad luck. And as a bonus, why did it change from the saying “touch wood” in England, which they still say today - to then using “Knock on wood” in the states.
Thanks hot for words!!!
toronto-m on
April 14th, 2008 2:21 pm
Hi Marina,
Where does the word “obfuscate” come from?
Thanks
chisredfield777 on
April 14th, 2008 2:10 pm
hi Marina i have an important qestion wat that origin of the word
PORN
anyway if you don’t want to do this word is understand
gralgrathor on
April 14th, 2008 2:01 pm
Hm. Where does the word *twist* come from - and do you dance? (If not, perhaps I could inquire about *tango*)
I’m wondering can you tell me why the word “soccer” is pronounced
“sock-er” instead of “soc-ser” and also why it’s only used in North America whilst in other countries they use the term “football” to reffer to the same game?
Also, I was wondering about the word “jack”, I know it is that thing that you place under a car to lift it up so you could change the tires, but - what does that have to do with the following words:
hi-jack; car-jack; jack off; jack [something from someone]; lumberjack; jacklight; jack-in-a-box; among other words?????
Hopefully you can help me out - with much love, your dear student:
DJ Salbro in Toronto, CA
prospero811 replied on April 14th, 2008 1:31 pm:
That’s actually a pretty good one, I think. There’s also:
Jackass
skyjack
crackerjack
Jack of all trades
blackjack
bluejack
jack-o-lantern (which I think she might have done already)
flapjacks
jackalope
Jackstone
Jack crosstree
jack a dandy (another name for a “dandy”)
jack boots
jack fool
jack cheese
jack in the pulpit
jack rabbit
skipjack
cheapjack
Marina - what is going on here with the word “jack?” It looks like there are something like 30 different definitions, and although I haven’t delved into it, it looks like it is one of the most used “parts” of a word out there (other than prefixes and suffixes, etc.).
I second the DJ Salbro’s request, even though he is Canadian.
air-z replied on April 14th, 2008 3:01 pm:
I third this request,it could be interesting,but from Canada? not that there’s anything wrong with that!
If it is alright I’d like to request a word, that word would be infinity.
Thanks a lot, good luck and keep up the hard work. Great meeting you as well!
matty.s on
April 14th, 2008 12:11 pm
Hey Marina!
I have a word request…
Why do people call therapists a Shrink?
I think you should name you pet crane Ziz. Ziz in jewish mythology is a giant bird that can block out the sun.
Also Ziz is known as the protector of smaller birds, and if Ziz did not exist then the smaller birds will all be killed by bigger animals.
fusball on
April 14th, 2008 12:00 pm
I would like to request the following phrase:
“The Eleventh Hour” - meaning the latest possible time for a deadline or other important event
The phrase just seems very stange to me…
Thanks!!
nematoad3 on
April 14th, 2008 12:00 pm
Marina, WOW
Any way, I searched my family tree. I was born in Norfolk, Va. and found out that many of my relatives were born in Norfolk, England back in the 15, 16 and 17th centuries. What a coinsedence wouldn’t you say. It also traced back to Charlamane, but I am double checking on that one.
I have an interesting pedigree if you ask me. My family name comes from German royalty. One of my ancestors moved to Britain and married a woman from another royal family there, the Britons. From there they moved to Canada. My great grandparents moved to Florida, then the entire family moved to Indianapolis. And thats just part of my father’s side. In total, my ancestors were Irish, German, Italian, British, Dutch, Blackfoot and Cherokee Native American, and that’s all I can remember right now. I’m a mut!
fullmetalpizza on
April 14th, 2008 10:51 am
How about the origin of the word “box”
bleak on
April 14th, 2008 9:58 am
Please either do the word “Ire” or the word “bleak”
Thank you, I love the way your actually trying to teach people. <3
William on
April 14th, 2008 9:44 am
Hey Marina
I have never been “Vinced” does that mean I am “Inviceable”?
pennsyltucky9 replied on April 15th, 2008 7:56 pm:
No, but I’m fairly conVINCED you’ll be BILLed for not proofing your message before hitting the ’submit comment’ button.
Refer to Hogan’s Heroes, a popular TV comedy about a German POW camp.
oojufink on
April 14th, 2008 8:07 am
Hey Marina,
Can you tell me where the word “omnibus” comes from, please?
xx
petesangyal2 on
April 14th, 2008 6:56 am
chicken bone…why do they call it this way?(the candy)
marinalover on
April 14th, 2008 6:47 am
hot for words where does the expression “hottie” come from?
ziizee on
April 14th, 2008 5:57 am
Hi Marina,
Where does the words adventure or surprise come from? If there was one word to describe me I would say I’m an adventurous person and I love surprises! I love doing something different everyday. Like today, I discovered your videos on youtube. You are truly unique. I love words too. Just didn’t know you could do a whole full-blown internet show about them! Your show is very cool! Great show and Keep up the great work.. and I look forward to more of your videos online. I’m your newest fan all the way from Singapore. Do you have any Singaporean subscribers or am I your first from our island?
Cheers!
Angelyn, 27, from Singapore.
PS- Can I add you on my Facebook account? That’d be awesome!
tryant on
April 14th, 2008 5:10 am
My pedigree? Superman is My Dad and the Invisible Girl is My Mom,this explains why people do not see how truly great I am. It’s ok though,anonymity has benefits too
Today many say “birds evolved from dinosaurs” so Your crane seems to have an extensive pedigree with ancestors going back to before mammals evolved. Many people think to be shit on by a bird is good luck,One wonders if they would feel the same being shit on by a dinosaur!
Keep up the good work Marina,You are a charm.
tryant replied on April 14th, 2008 5:17 am:
OH NO! My last comment of “You are a charm” was in no way,shape or form referring to being shit on!!! I didn’t see the connection that *could* be made till AFTER I posted!! Uurrgh.. Please forgive My oversight.
gramps525 on
April 14th, 2008 4:56 am
how about judy for the birds name . i always liked the name, and your still hot
sebastian12 on
April 14th, 2008 4:29 am
Hey Marina! I love your videos! So, I have an interesting word that I hope you investigate. What about “relish”? Like, to enjoy something (to relish) and the pickle condiment. I really hope you investigate this word. Keep up the great work, Marina!
Sebastian12
Bob on
April 14th, 2008 4:09 am
A fascinating lesson, Marina; I had never made that connection from “pied de grue” to “pedigree” even though I knew the Latin name for the crane.
Normally I would give you an “awesome” rating for your video but in this case it has to be grue-some.
Actually, the Japanese crane is one of my favourite birds; a symbol in Japan of long life, marital fidelity and happiness. Records exist of them living to eighty years old in zoos, and they pair for life and are devoted mates in all seasons, so wedding kimonos and wedding gifts usually feature crane motifs and decoration.
And have you seen them dancing? Japanese Red Crowned Crane Love Dance
Even cuter than you and you’re as cute as a tree full of baby birds.
Anyway, my suggestion for the crane’s name is “Tsuru”, the Japanese word for the crane.
miggy on
April 14th, 2008 4:01 am
What does it mean if you are ‘born with a silver spoon in your mouth’ and why?
Love you,
Miggy
xxxxx
jericho on
April 14th, 2008 3:52 am
Hi Marina!
I was wonder if you could tell us about ANGUS.
Not too long ago, one fast food company(Carl’s Jr) created a tasty hamburger called an Angus hamburger. But then competing company(Jack in the Box) made fun of the word ANGUS, confusing it with the word ANUS.
The commercial was a success. But then the first company sued, because people started to stop eating the Angus burger because they thought it was made from….well… you can guess what.
Could you please straighten this out for everyone by explaining where the name ANGUS came from? And the root of that name, if it has one.
One thing that I would love to know is the origin of the word lynch. One of the reasons being that it is also a last name for many people across the world, me being one of them.
Thank you for having such a wonderful show, I recently found it, and I love every second of it. I’ve been playing it on the computer in the police station I work at as a Telecommunications Officer…or dispatcher if you prefer that term, and I’ve noticed an increase in the vocabulary of the officers that are on duty and who come into dispatch and hang out with my partner and I.
And don’t worry, you aren’t disrupting important 911 phone calls, because I slide to the computer to turn the volume down while my partner picks up the phone.
Thank you for potentially finding the origin of the word lynch. And for bonus love, if you can figure out why it has become a popular last name, I’d greatly appreciate that as well.
Sincerely,
RL 37
TCO Lynch
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googles on
April 14th, 2008 12:27 am
Hello, busty Marina .
I would like to know the origin of the word “Bazaar”. I know for a fact it’s used in the arabic language as well, but that’s about it.
Also, I would like to know if you would want to marry me?
I know you don’t do Spanish, but possibly one of your friends does. There is a Colombian word ” tesos” that is evidently peculiar to the Colombian dialect . It does not appear in any of my dictionaries. My friends here in San Antonio, Texas, do not have a clue as to what it means. I have determined, through YouTUbe reseach, that it means ” a group of experts assembled for a specific purpose.” None of my South American connections have any idea as to how that word arrived. It is in the name of a popular South American band “Fruko y sus Tesos. Any help you could offer would be nice.
Keep rocking on,
K. Wayne & the ratterrier Clyde
Sus
silkiestshark on
April 13th, 2008 11:30 pm
Professor Marina, I know this may be a touchy subject (pun intended) for many people, but it’s natural. My question to you is: Where does the word ‘masturbate’ come from? ‘Mastur’ isn’t even a word and ‘bate’ means to restrain, and, believe you me, those masturbating are NOT in an form of restraint. Also, it’s interesting how the word sounds alike in many languages (English, French, Spanish, and even Italian to name a few!) What is the origin of this word and how did it become the word it is today?
Thank you instructor for your time and I hope you find time to investigate this sticky situation
My dog which is a golden lab loves the pedigree dog food. I have nothing much to say but gl on the O Reilly show.
tomalias44 on
April 13th, 2008 11:20 pm
Marina, you did the word “guy”, is it limited to men or can it be used in reference to women? as in ” i will see you guys later” when adressing a mixed group. Or am I changing the meaning? I find myself using the term without consdering gender (only in the plural) Will I be given credit in the words etomology in the future? Is it true that the meanings of words are dynamic?
ragabashmoon replied on April 14th, 2008 7:54 pm:
Pretty much, yeah. I know lots of people that use “guys” as a generic term. So no credit for you!
Boyd on
April 13th, 2008 11:01 pm
Not two much interesting but can go back on one line to Davey Crocket. Thank yo.u hotfor words
One of my ancestors (Thomas R. Miller) fought alongside Davy Crockett at the Alamo. As a result of this, when I visited the Alamo back in 1995, I was able to consult the library, which is open to Alamo descendants.
okay4now on
April 13th, 2008 10:59 pm
My crane’s foot includes Mary Queen of Scotts, a Russian Count ‘de Badesco’ and also a very early Irish rebel who ran guns to Ireleand from America; but all of these people were murdered or assasinated which tells you something about my family.
augie on
April 13th, 2008 10:48 pm
your outfit awsome i had to watch this one 12 times before i heard anything wow so where did the word wow come from love and kisses
ragabashmoon replied on April 14th, 2008 7:52 pm:
Wow is an acronym for “World of Warcraft” and was…
Sorry couldn’t resist the joke. Heh.
prospero811 replied on April 15th, 2008 4:47 am:
without weed
ragabashmoon replied on April 16th, 2008 7:09 am:
wouldn’t that be…
w/o w then? w/o is the medical abbreviation for without.
My sister was Missouri president of WOW for a few years. WOW is an acronym for Women On Wheels, an organization for female motorcycle enthusiasts. I’m sure you can find plenty of references to this organization on the internet.
Did I mention that I love Russian women? (especially from Moscow) As often as possible.
Seriously, you are on to something great here…keep up the great work and I wish you all the success possible.
Bill
mm21 on
April 13th, 2008 10:32 pm
i just discovered this hotforwords
the girl is a good communicator
she’s funny but help her to develop attractive (theme linked) layout or background
im happy to see this kind of idea
please never change this girl she’s so ok with that job
excuse my english
I have researched my pedigree before, and I did find out something interesting. It’s actually something had found out when he was younger and passed on to me. Apparently, in the 1530’s my ancestor was executed for being apart of the assassination plot of Ann Boleyn.
swedehunter on
April 13th, 2008 10:09 pm
My aunt made up our familytree and came back to the middle of 1500, when a carpenter in the middle of Sweden changes his familyname to the one we have today … pretty cool I think to know your familytree (or pedigree) almost 500 years back in time!
I would have rated you 5 stars, but there was no ratingstars below the video today? And five stars is just because there is no ten in the system!!
Beautiful, and funny.
I agree with tdet. You look just gorgeous in this one.
PEDIGREE: This word stand for a line that is untamper with.It is to show of a class of expectation of a race of people by a leader and the line this person comes from and it’s family tree.It is the same for animals groups as well.
Pedigree…. is this the same as a family tree? All i know is my family tree has been pulled up by the roots and stomped on by the sandman.
Ok, I got an email that my comment had been replied to, yet it’s not here nor is the entire thread. We were joking about the source of a word being things that are abbreviated to it.
OH ok weird now I did NOT have the “pages” option before so that’s where it must be, on a previous page lol
You got me looking into my pedigree and I found that my Grandfather, Elmer Stonwall Shirley, was the nephew of a lady named Bell Shirley.
Turns of Bell married a half breed indian named Sam Star!
She was then known as Bell Star, one of the most famous female outlaws in Texas history.
I always wondered why I love horses?
Name for crane? -> Cranium
And if you train it, it would probably be able to help protect your brain as well 
My last name is Roach, which is Scotch/Irish, meaning Scottish people who came to fight in Ireland just in time for the potato famine and emigrated to America.
It means Rock, best I can tell. The “Roach” Coat of Arms has fish on it.
I guess they live near rocks…
Why dont you do the word jealous or jealousy
I realised you havent done those
Thanks
Emma x
Hey Marina,
I know half of me originates from England, that would be mums side of the bargin. The rest is somewhat Taboo. The DNA sperm doner bloke, ran off and left us soon after I was born. She speaks very little about who he was so, I thought I should investigate myself.
It looks pretty certain know one will ever know where I really come from, only after a bottle of red with mum over dinner a few evenings ago, stories of her 1960’s groupie years came out and Mick Jagger is a possible!!!! Failing that, I guess judging by my features, Gengus Khan could be linked. He was a busy fellow in his day and I think about one in twenty UK residents origininate from him. Failing pop stardom and randy savages all is a blank. Has made plenty of dinner conversations fun in trying to guess ‘who’s ya daddy!’
Crane names….well, G-Sibs like Niles or Fraiser and, Dave!!! I would pitch for Sid or Nancy (if Crane is a girl) - Aka The Sex Pistols - punk hair doo going on!!
Be well
I’m 50 yrs.& my mom just helped me with my homework again. My , late, father did a genealogy of my mothers side of the family. Was all interesting reading to me,
A couple of things worth sharing, if anybody cares. some sad.:
“Clara S____: Not much is known about Clara. She was a domestic servant and died a spinster.” I weep just reading that.
More interesting, are the bad guys, and in the context, really interesting contrast to todays society.
” The following appeared in the “Ipswich Journal” the local paper on the 16th of January 1830 and supplied by the Suffolk County Council senior archivist.
George S____ pleaded guilty of stealing a yard of black shoe-lasting the property of Samuel N_____ of Ufford, a shoemaker. The indictment against the prisoner having set forth a former conviction, and his character being otherwise known to the bench, the court setenced him to be transported to Botoney Bay in Australia for the term of seven years.”… he was sent, detail detail detail…
“On the 25th of January 1837 George S____ received his certificate of Freedom (A.C ref. 4/4336…” Seven Years wow!
Another guy Daniel S____ got seven years for stealing a “Cap” in 1832. In his certifiacate of freedom, in the general remarks “Mermaid outside upper left arm”
Intersting Probably only to me but I hope I did the homework in te right place.
Heh, reminds me of another friend of mine who has a mispelled last name (see my post above about my friend and her “Carnagey” name), this one says it’s because his whole family was horse thieves in the 1800’s, so they changed their last name spelling to evade capture! Heh.
The last name on my mothers side, although the same, could also be spelled a couple of ways & was, at the whimm of the rectorate, as the spelling was poor & didn’t matter to them anyhow.The spelling stayed untill the next generation.
Actually thought about my post today & decided to honour the memory of a distant relative on this public website.
“Clara Stearn: Not much is known about Clara. She was a domestic servant and died a spinster.”
After thinking about that all day What an honour, to be remembered as a “servant” service to another is actually the most noble thing I can think of. I honour you dear Clara!
Wow - that is quite the interesting genealogical detail. I envy your knowledge of your forefathers (good and bad). I wish I had such detailed information. The knowledge I have disappears into the mists of time not too far back into the 19th century. After that, the names are all changed and it’s all a bit sketchy. My surname only applies to my family on my father’s side from the late 1800s. I think it was my great great grandfather who moved to a particular location and ended up adding that location to the name and then the next generation dropped the former name altogether. They lived in a very remote area too, which did not make for much in the way of recordkeeping - heck, my FATHER was 5 before he had running water and electricity.
It is strange how not too far removed we are from a totally different world….
My father, God rest his soul,(no offence) did a wonderfull research job on the family historys on his & my moms side. Dad was one the pioneers in getting our provincial Government computerized. As kids our favorite thing to play with was the old computer cards that were the data storage & became obsolete when the data changed. When he retired he kept getting calls to solve some of their problems & he did it over the phone. Brilliant man. I’m either adopted or rugby stunted my cereral growth. cheers
Dr. Frasier Crane
My dear Marina;
Great lesson on Pedigree. Speaking of foot or feet, would you show us your feet?
I’m sure, like the rest of your anatomy, they’re quite hot. Show us your feet, please…please…!
Your trusty HoyForYou student
also I recorded Bill O’Reilly and was so distraught that you were not there. I sent him a relatively scathing email
You probably don’t have to write a scathing appology, & you may already know, but click the link & record. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb19WFhbYHM
Great stuff eh! ask for more too.
Why did that crane honk like a goose? Not the right sound.
Because that’s the sound cranes make!
ru BOB Crane?
Who?
Google, Google, Google,
Er, no.
Rumours of my death are greatly exaggerated
Erudite
I am a mixed pedigree………half Seneca Indian and half Icelandic………
Now that’s an interesting mix…. do you have a relative named, “Bjork Dances-with-Wolves-dottir?”
Ha…. little joke….
My parents visited Iceland once (we are Norwegian), and loved it.
Nope; at least not that I know of………….lol
Hi hotforwords,
I was wondering if you could look up the word “uxorious”. I generally apply that word to myself, it means someone who goes out of their way to please their significant other. I understand why someone would want to please their significant other, but where does this word come from, it’s so strange sounding given what it means. Also, you’ve never done a word starting with u according to your word list. Thanks!
By the way, if you get my e-mail about your site being down I clearly found a way on, so never mind
Hello Marina,
I just saw your clip on The O’Reilly Factor! How very prestigious. Congratulations! It has turned me into a huge overnight fan of yours.
I was curious about the word: bumfuzzle
I am with EndorsementList.com, a fairly new startup work-in-progress which rates and reviews things of a prestigously high standard called the FMEL Endorsing Standard. In my personal life, and when describing items listed within FMEL Co. at EndorsementList.com, the word bumfuzzle comes up quite often!
Thank you, and have a great one!
Frank Marchica
EndorsementList.com
I think the name Pierre would be great for the crane ;). (Did I spell Pierre correctly? I hope so…)
The only thing I really know about my family’s pedigree is that my dad has 12 brothers and sisters, making him number 13. Many of his brothers and sisters are dead and I never met, though. I do know that the oldest one lived to be almost as old as my mother’s father is now! (He’s 82!!)
What’s disturbing is that my father’s father and mother were… *ick*… cousins. I don’t know the whole story, but I do know that they both had the same last name before they got married and they got married at a very young age. I believe they were 2nd or 3rd cousins though or cousins by marriage or something like that. Still, it’s kinda gross.
That makes me think of the words paternal and maternal. Where did those words come from?
Ok
I have a word request. I would like to source of the word
Font.
I know it is misused quite a bit today, “Font for typeface” but where did the word come from.
Thanx
your explanations are great, and very entertaining. How some explanation about the word “ubiquitous”?
Thanks!
Rob
I have a related question - not sure if this was brought up before or not, but here goes.
Ped means Foot. So why is a Pediatrist a child’s doctor and a Podiatrist a foot doctor?
I’ve always wondered how these doctors “got off on the wrong foot”.
Can you please tell us the origin of the word “Funny” ? Thanks so much for your videos they are great
xxxxx
So, why was moderation suddenly enabled? Someone start making some REALLY offensive comments?
Everything in moderation, as they say.
Please explain the usage of Affect and Effect. Thanx.
Marina , Can you investigate on the word “JabbaWockeez” I know its an actual word but I just dont know much of it..So can you please maybe do this word for your next lesson
By the way , I love being your student and I learn ALOT!
testing
Marina , you should investigate on the word “JabbaWockeez” lol
I know its an actual word but I just dont know the exact meaning ..Can you please might do this word for the next one ?
Jabberwocky.
I stand corrected. I didn’t know there was something called JabbaWockeez. I thought you meant the C.S. Lewis poem “Jabberwocky.”
“… a foot of a crane.” Hmm?
I understand the connection to the word pedigree, though it takes a bit of humility to imagine what the world was like when the word pedigree first took hold; the world and life and times sans television set.
Today the human mind is bombarded with every form of stimulation from radio broadcasts, television, highway billboards, flashing lights …, brief flash card-like images of a young fertile female with her back to a classroom of high school students as she quickly scratches each letter of the word n-i-m-b-o-s-t-r-a-t-u-s onto the blackboard …, it’s humbling to consider what it was like living in a time when the world is so quiet and calm, the mind is almost numbed and thought somewhat deprived compared to a contemporary mind, so much so to then think the mind of yesteryear was able to “equate” the foot of a crane to formulate the now common though somewhat esoteric word pedigree.
Thank the Lord I’m not in the mood to expound this thought into four or five paragraphs, huh?
Latin connections, Marina. Every so often pepper your lessons with fun facts to remember Latin suffix and prefixes with. Latin is cool, sort of.
God, you’re great.
I propose caine.
you know, like caine in “kung fu?
peace.
Propose wisely, grasshopper.
I am directly related to General Braxton Bragg (he’s my great great grandfather) and therefore indirectly to General Robert E. Lee as he was a 1st cousin of Braxton Bragg. In fact, if you read of Lee’s cousin that he called “Little Missy,” that’s Bragg’s daughter, my great grandmother.
Ummm. Teach, I didn’t get a report card… Did I do that bad?
Toungetwisted
I’d like to request the word “cheapskate” and what does it have to do with stingrays?
Thanks Marina! Your videos are awesome.
Hey, Prospero811:
What about Jack shit?
I don’t know that.
So, what you’re saying is, “You don’t know Jack shit!”?
That’s Mr. Shit to you! Only his friends can call him Jack.
That’s because I don’t know Jack Shit either!
That’s o.k. - he’s full of it, anyway. He thinks he’s a jack of all trades, but he really doesn’t know shit from shinola. He has shit for brains, and he’ll send you up shit’s creek quicker than crap through a goose. He’s always got that shit eating grin on his face.
His brother Jack Sprat could eat no fat, and his wife could eat no lean.
My head hurts. Give me a shot of Jack Daniels, alright Mack?
Hey Surfinri, I know Jack! How do I know of Jack? Well my name is Jack. I think it translate to Gato in Spanish. I do defecate but I don’t put that information at the end of my name any more. (wait… I use to???)
@ Prospero811,Yes I can’t eat fat because I’m allergic to the pesticides that are absorbed in the Bovines fatty tissue (It almost killed myself twice before I found out what the heck was going on). I have no wife so I don’t care what she would eat. I am the Jack of all trades, ship captain, instructor, test pilot, deck hand, movie extra, RC heli pilot, Navy gunner, mini indy car racer, love maker, forklift operator, Mensa want-a-be, String theorist, fire fighter, Cpr/first aid qual, ham radio op, snow skier, diver, computer programmer, I better stop before I make myself sick.
Whew, Prospero can you pass me the Jack Daniels? I need a hit after that comment.
And I propose “Gary Henderson” for the Crane.
My Father’s family originates from England, our surname is Malthus, which came from Malt House…which helps explain my strong predilection toward alcoholic beverages. We have a famous-ish ancestor…Thomas Malthus, an economist and lay preacher, who theorised that world population growth would eventually exceed available necssary resources. My Ma’s side of the family is an even 50-50 split between Scots and Irish…which probably explains why I love a fight.
Hi Marina, I like the name “Frazier” for the Crane, so he’d be “Frazier Crane” like the tv sitcom starring Kelsey Grammar. And it’s fitting since your specialty is GRAMMAR!
When I looked up my “pedigree” I discovered that my father’s parents were first cousins (their mothers were sisters) and that my mother’s parents were also first cousins (their mothers were sisters, too). So, I had two pairs of sisters as great grandmothers…My Uncle Don says that my family tree doesn’t have any branches…
I guess I’m lucky that I wasn’t born with two heads! Oh and by the way, they all came from Sweden. Perhaps that explains it?!
PS: I loved your segment with Bill O’Reilly. My email to him asked that he give you a recurring segment on The Factor. Way to go “HotForWords”!
Marina!
What happened to your podcasts? I have EVERY SINGLE LESSON EVER!!!! Please do something! I’m freaking out!!!!!
Today is my 17th birthday, by the way.
Ah, well then allow me to be the first to say Happy Birthday!
Hey Marina,
Could you do the word, “Military”?
I am a Lieutenant in the US Army, and I dont even know the origin…
Thanks,
Travis
Hi Marina,
My 12 year old son Kyle would like to know where the word “Astronomy” come from.
Thanks ur friend Vic
Hey, Marina!
Here’s a phrase I’ve always been curious about. As it refers to someone joking around with someone else, the term “pulling my leg.”
Hello Marina,
My name is Jaime, and I am a fan of your intelligence!!! Can you please tell me the origin of the word Capoeira. I would greatly appreciate. Thank you for all your great work.
Your Fan,
Jaime T. Mac Gregor
also, i think the crane should be the name of your favorite student of the week. that being said, i should be the student of the week for coming up with the idea, so the crane should be named Kevin
Hey Marina
I was watching Live Free or Die Hard, and my favorite line is “yippie ki yay (sp?), mother******!” at the end of the movie. I was wondering how that saying came to be and where it started being used.
THX
KEV
and by that i mean the yippie ki yay part. i know wat mother****** means
Ha I love that movie, I’ve only ever really seen Live Free or Die Hard the Extended Version, but I did go and watch just the one part of the theatrical version, to see if they still had him say it, I mean he HAS to say it, it’s like McClane’s signature line, and sure enough he says it!
It’s funny that you can say the F word ONCE in a PG-13 movie, and only once. If you say it more than once, you get an R rating.
My Pedigree has a few interesting people; a relative (James Michels) who was at the flag raising on Iwo Jima and who is mentioned in the book ‘Flags of Our Fathers’ (but with the last name spelled wrong
) my family can be traced back to minor English nobility whose motto was ‘By God’s favor we conquer’
As for that crane, how about the name Cyrus, I just think it sounds cool, if you choose that name, maybe you can to a background on it.
Got a name for “THE CRANE”
…ahem… “Ewe-crane”
He shows up “Sheepishly” hence the “EWE” part
and…well you can figure out the rest.
That’s very funny, I was thinking the same thing!!!
Hi, Good luck to tonight.
I was hoping you can tell me how “knock on wood” came to mean for good luck or not to be bring on bad luck. And as a bonus, why did it change from the saying “touch wood” in England, which they still say today - to then using “Knock on wood” in the states.
Thanks hot for words!!!
Hi Marina,
Where does the word “obfuscate” come from?
Thanks
hi Marina i have an important qestion wat that origin of the word
PORN
anyway if you don’t want to do this word is understand
Hm. Where does the word *twist* come from - and do you dance? (If not, perhaps I could inquire about *tango*)
Where was the first tango performed? And how many years between that and the last tango in Paris?
what is memory
Hello my teacher, the lesson is very intereting. And I uderstond all.
See you in the next leson. Thank.
Privet Marina
id like to have a lesson on the word Afficionate , not sure if thats how you spell it correctly 
The pedigree lesson as great! Marina, could you please give a lesson on the word “sustainability”.
Marina!! Kak dela!
I’m wondering can you tell me why the word “soccer” is pronounced
“sock-er” instead of “soc-ser” and also why it’s only used in North America whilst in other countries they use the term “football” to reffer to the same game?
Also, I was wondering about the word “jack”, I know it is that thing that you place under a car to lift it up so you could change the tires, but - what does that have to do with the following words:
hi-jack; car-jack; jack off; jack [something from someone]; lumberjack; jacklight; jack-in-a-box; among other words?????
Hopefully you can help me out - with much love, your dear student:
DJ Salbro in Toronto, CA
That’s actually a pretty good one, I think. There’s also:
Jackass
skyjack
crackerjack
Jack of all trades
blackjack
bluejack
jack-o-lantern (which I think she might have done already)
flapjacks
jackalope
Jackstone
Jack crosstree
jack a dandy (another name for a “dandy”)
jack boots
jack fool
jack cheese
jack in the pulpit
jack rabbit
skipjack
cheapjack
Marina - what is going on here with the word “jack?” It looks like there are something like 30 different definitions, and although I haven’t delved into it, it looks like it is one of the most used “parts” of a word out there (other than prefixes and suffixes, etc.).
I second the DJ Salbro’s request, even though he is Canadian.
I third this request,it could be interesting,but from Canada? not that there’s anything wrong with that!
What about Jack-shit?
Yeah Jack is a crazy word! You totally need to do that one!
What about a phone jack?
If it is alright I’d like to request a word, that word would be infinity.
Thanks a lot, good luck and keep up the hard work. Great meeting you as well!
Hey Marina!
I have a word request…
Why do people call therapists a Shrink?
I think you should name you pet crane Ziz. Ziz in jewish mythology is a giant bird that can block out the sun.
Also Ziz is known as the protector of smaller birds, and if Ziz did not exist then the smaller birds will all be killed by bigger animals.
I would like to request the following phrase:
“The Eleventh Hour” - meaning the latest possible time for a deadline or other important event
The phrase just seems very stange to me…
Thanks!!
Marina, WOW
Any way, I searched my family tree. I was born in Norfolk, Va. and found out that many of my relatives were born in Norfolk, England back in the 15, 16 and 17th centuries. What a coinsedence wouldn’t you say. It also traced back to Charlamane, but I am double checking on that one.
You could say I am from Norfolk, Norfolk.
keep up the great show.
Charlemagne is the correct spelling.
I have an interesting pedigree if you ask me. My family name comes from German royalty. One of my ancestors moved to Britain and married a woman from another royal family there, the Britons. From there they moved to Canada. My great grandparents moved to Florida, then the entire family moved to Indianapolis. And thats just part of my father’s side. In total, my ancestors were Irish, German, Italian, British, Dutch, Blackfoot and Cherokee Native American, and that’s all I can remember right now. I’m a mut!
How about the origin of the word “box”
Please either do the word “Ire” or the word “bleak”
Thank you, I love the way your actually trying to teach people. <3
Hey Marina
I have never been “Vinced” does that mean I am “Inviceable”?
No, but I’m fairly conVINCED you’ll be BILLed for not proofing your message before hitting the ’submit comment’ button.
Must be a vice.
Could you tell me the origin of the word “pussy”?
I think you should name your pet crane BOB after the late actor Bob Crane!! I sure he would have love YOU!!!
your studious student DRB
Refer to Hogan’s Heroes, a popular TV comedy about a German POW camp.
Hey Marina,
Can you tell me where the word “omnibus” comes from, please?
xx
chicken bone…why do they call it this way?(the candy)
hot for words where does the expression “hottie” come from?
Hi Marina,
Where does the words adventure or surprise come from? If there was one word to describe me I would say I’m an adventurous person and I love surprises! I love doing something different everyday. Like today, I discovered your videos on youtube. You are truly unique. I love words too. Just didn’t know you could do a whole full-blown internet show about them! Your show is very cool! Great show and Keep up the great work.. and I look forward to more of your videos online. I’m your newest fan all the way from Singapore. Do you have any Singaporean subscribers or am I your first from our island?
Cheers!
Angelyn, 27, from Singapore.
PS- Can I add you on my Facebook account? That’d be awesome!
My pedigree? Superman is My Dad and the Invisible Girl is My Mom,this explains why people do not see how truly great I am. It’s ok though,anonymity has benefits too
Today many say “birds evolved from dinosaurs” so Your crane seems to have an extensive pedigree with ancestors going back to before mammals evolved. Many people think to be shit on by a bird is good luck,One wonders if they would feel the same being shit on by a dinosaur!
Keep up the good work Marina,You are a charm.
OH NO! My last comment of “You are a charm” was in no way,shape or form referring to being shit on!!! I didn’t see the connection that *could* be made till AFTER I posted!! Uurrgh.. Please forgive My oversight.
Hey Marina! I love your videos! So, I have an interesting word that I hope you investigate. What about “relish”? Like, to enjoy something (to relish) and the pickle condiment. I really hope you investigate this word. Keep up the great work, Marina!
Sebastian12
A fascinating lesson, Marina; I had never made that connection from “pied de grue” to “pedigree” even though I knew the Latin name for the crane.
Normally I would give you an “awesome” rating for your video but in this case it has to be grue-some.
Actually, the Japanese crane is one of my favourite birds; a symbol in Japan of long life, marital fidelity and happiness. Records exist of them living to eighty years old in zoos, and they pair for life and are devoted mates in all seasons, so wedding kimonos and wedding gifts usually feature crane motifs and decoration.
And have you seen them dancing?
Japanese Red Crowned Crane Love Dance
Even cuter than you and you’re as cute as a tree full of baby birds.
Anyway, my suggestion for the crane’s name is “Tsuru”, the Japanese word for the crane.
What does it mean if you are ‘born with a silver spoon in your mouth’ and why?
Love you,
Miggy
xxxxx
Hi Marina!
I was wonder if you could tell us about ANGUS.
Not too long ago, one fast food company(Carl’s Jr) created a tasty hamburger called an Angus hamburger. But then competing company(Jack in the Box) made fun of the word ANGUS, confusing it with the word ANUS.
The commercial was a success. But then the first company sued, because people started to stop eating the Angus burger because they thought it was made from….well… you can guess what.
Could you please straighten this out for everyone by explaining where the name ANGUS came from? And the root of that name, if it has one.
Thank you!
All hail H4W!!!!
Cowabunga!!!
Hello there Marina,
One thing that I would love to know is the origin of the word lynch. One of the reasons being that it is also a last name for many people across the world, me being one of them.
Thank you for having such a wonderful show, I recently found it, and I love every second of it. I’ve been playing it on the computer in the police station I work at as a Telecommunications Officer…or dispatcher if you prefer that term, and I’ve noticed an increase in the vocabulary of the officers that are on duty and who come into dispatch and hang out with my partner and I.
And don’t worry, you aren’t disrupting important 911 phone calls, because I slide to the computer to turn the volume down while my partner picks up the phone.
Thank you for potentially finding the origin of the word lynch. And for bonus love, if you can figure out why it has become a popular last name, I’d greatly appreciate that as well.
Sincerely,
RL 37
TCO Lynch
Red Lake Police Department
Minnesota
Hello, busty Marina
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I would like to know the origin of the word “Bazaar”. I know for a fact it’s used in the arabic language as well, but that’s about it.
Also, I would like to know if you would want to marry me?
Thank you,
GooGles
M:
I know you don’t do Spanish, but possibly one of your friends does. There is a Colombian word ” tesos” that is evidently peculiar to the Colombian dialect . It does not appear in any of my dictionaries. My friends here in San Antonio, Texas, do not have a clue as to what it means. I have determined, through YouTUbe reseach, that it means ” a group of experts assembled for a specific purpose.” None of my South American connections have any idea as to how that word arrived. It is in the name of a popular South American band “Fruko y sus Tesos. Any help you could offer would be nice.
Keep rocking on,
K. Wayne & the ratterrier Clyde
Sus
Professor Marina, I know this may be a touchy subject (pun intended) for many people, but it’s natural. My question to you is: Where does the word ‘masturbate’ come from? ‘Mastur’ isn’t even a word and ‘bate’ means to restrain, and, believe you me, those masturbating are NOT in an form of restraint. Also, it’s interesting how the word sounds alike in many languages (English, French, Spanish, and even Italian to name a few!) What is the origin of this word and how did it become the word it is today?
Thank you instructor for your time and I hope you find time to investigate this sticky situation
My dog which is a golden lab loves the pedigree dog food. I have nothing much to say but gl on the O Reilly show.
Marina, you did the word “guy”, is it limited to men or can it be used in reference to women? as in ” i will see you guys later” when adressing a mixed group. Or am I changing the meaning? I find myself using the term without consdering gender (only in the plural) Will I be given credit in the words etomology in the future? Is it true that the meanings of words are dynamic?
Pretty much, yeah. I know lots of people that use “guys” as a generic term. So no credit for you!
Not two much interesting but can go back on one line to Davey Crocket. Thank yo.u hotfor words
One of my ancestors (Thomas R. Miller) fought alongside Davy Crockett at the Alamo. As a result of this, when I visited the Alamo back in 1995, I was able to consult the library, which is open to Alamo descendants.
My crane’s foot includes Mary Queen of Scotts, a Russian Count ‘de Badesco’ and also a very early Irish rebel who ran guns to Ireleand from America; but all of these people were murdered or assasinated
which tells you something about my family.
Wow is an acronym for “World of Warcraft” and was…
Sorry couldn’t resist the joke. Heh.
without weed
wouldn’t that be…
w/o w then? w/o is the medical abbreviation for without.
…good point….hmmm…
My sister was Missouri president of WOW for a few years. WOW is an acronym for Women On Wheels, an organization for female motorcycle enthusiasts. I’m sure you can find plenty of references to this organization on the internet.
Marina:
Did I mention that I love Russian women? (especially from Moscow) As often as possible.
Seriously, you are on to something great here…keep up the great work and I wish you all the success possible.
Bill
i just discovered this hotforwords
the girl is a good communicator
she’s funny but help her to develop attractive (theme linked) layout or background
im happy to see this kind of idea
please never change this girl she’s so ok with that job
excuse my english
I agree. “Please never change this girl she’s so ok with that job.” Marina, are you listening???
I have researched my pedigree before, and I did find out something interesting. It’s actually something had found out when he was younger and passed on to me. Apparently, in the 1530’s my ancestor was executed for being apart of the assassination plot of Ann Boleyn.
My aunt made up our familytree and came back to the middle of 1500, when a carpenter in the middle of Sweden changes his familyname to the one we have today … pretty cool I think to know your familytree (or pedigree) almost 500 years back in time!
I would have rated you 5 stars, but there was no ratingstars below the video today? And five stars is just because there is no ten in the system!!
your dear student / Swedehunter