I find it interesting that Brit Sir Humphrey Davy discovered aluminum and named originally named it thus, a name which matches its Latin root. It wasn't until an anonymous contributor to the Quarterly Review read about the discovery and suggested the name aluminium be used instead, because it had a more "classical" sound.
I was only explaining why we don't use the word in the same context. Most of those words make sense to me, but they may have different meanings--chips is a good example. I was not commenting on different pronunciations.
Those examples do have different meanings though don't they?At least, I know fanny does, and we're definitely not talking about the same thing when we say whiskey
I'm not aware of another use of whiskey other then Scotch whiskey.Of course before I gave up smoking recently I loved a fag before I went to sleep , I inderstand that could get me funny looks in the states Dunc
I don't believe that many of you ppl could understand me. Maybe Ducktapehero or ppl like that. I am from Southern U.S.Tennessee to be exact (the Hills) My typing is a lot better sounding than my southern draw.
I belive he did
Quote from: micky d on May 27, 2008, 09:49:56 PMI belive he did I've also heard the term "blowing a fag". This is definitely a phrase you want to consider not using in the US.
This is definitely a phrase you want to consider not using in the US.
I've no comment to make about having a pull on a fag......
Quote from: micky d on May 27, 2008, 09:49:56 PMI belive he did I've also heard the term "blowing a fag". This is definitely a phrase you want to consider not using in the US. Unless you're into that sort of thing, of course.