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The term nabob was borrowed into English from one of the languages of India (originally nawab) and broadly describes colonizers who settled in conquered lands and then returned home with great fortunes. [2] According to one historian there were 55 "fabulously wealthy" nabobs of note in the 1850s. [3]
Nabob is an Anglo-Indian term that came to English from Urdu, possibly from Hindustani nawāb/navāb, [2] borrowed into English during British colonial rule in India. [3] It is possible this was via the intermediate Portuguese nababo, the Portuguese having preceded the British in India.
The nattering nabobs of negativism get plenty of fuel from clueless edits and vandalism. But even good-faith efforts to improve the encyclopedia can wind up merely adding fuel to the fire for those who would mercilessly mock our efforts.
She slows down and uses an upbeat voice because that's what helps kids learn best. "When you speak to a child naturally, actually, everywhere around the world, you do slow down. Your voice goes up.
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The Nabob is a comedy play, a satire, [1] by the English writer Samuel Foote. It was first performed at the Haymarket Theatre on 29 June 1772. [ 2 ] The first interpretation of the role of Mrs Matchem was made by Mrs Gardner . [ 3 ]
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