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epithet — [16] Etymologically, an epithet is a word that is ‘put on’ to or ‘added’ to another. The term comes from Greek epítheton, which meant literally ‘addition’, but was used by Greek grammarians for ‘adjective’. It was a derivative of epitithénai ‘put … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
epithet — [16] Etymologically, an epithet is a word that is ‘put on’ to or ‘added’ to another. The term comes from Greek epítheton, which meant literally ‘addition’, but was used by Greek grammarians for ‘adjective’. It was a derivative of epitithénai ‘put … Word origins
Hyphenated American — EpithetThe term hyphenated American is an epithet common 1890 1920 used to disparage Americans who were of foreign birth or origin, and who displayed an allegiance to a foreign country. It was most commonly used to disparage German Americans or… … Wikipedia
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Janus — For other uses, see Janus (disambiguation). Bifrons redirects here. For other uses, see Bifrons (disambiguation). A statue representing Janus Bifrons in the Vatican Museums In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings… … Wikipedia
name — namer, n. /naym/, n., v., named, naming, adj. n. 1. a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known. 2. mere designation, as distinguished from fact:… … Universalium
Athena — Athene , Athina and Pallas Athena all redirect here. For other uses, see Athena (disambiguation), Athene (disambiguation), Athina (disambiguation) and Pallas Athena (disambiguation) Athena … Wikipedia
Führer — This article is about the German title. For the Australian mycologist, see Bruce A. Fuhrer. For the Czech composer, see Robert Führer. For the Swiss football player, see Hansruedi Führer. Leader and Reich Chancellor of Germany Former political… … Wikipedia
Malik — For other uses, see Malik (disambiguation). Malik (Arabic: ملك) is an Arabic word meaning king, chieftain . It has been adopted in various other, mainly Islamized or Arabized, Asian languages for their ruling princes and to render kings… … Wikipedia
Vishnu — For other uses, see Vishnu (disambiguation). Vishnu Devanagari विष्णु Sanskrit Transliteration … Wikipedia
