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Shit: The word "shit" did not originate as an acronym for "Ship High in Transit", a label falsely said to have been used on shipments of manure to prevent them from becoming waterlogged and releasing explosive methane gas. [8] [12] The word comes from Old English scitte, and is of Proto-Germanic origin. [13] [14]
Victoria Beckham (born 1974), singer nicknamed "Posh Spice" while she was a member of the Spice Girls; Peterborough United F.C., an English football club, nicknamed "The Posh" Received Pronunciation, sometimes known as a "posh accent" Posh (Haganah unit), the commando arm of the Haganah during the 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine
posh – fancy, upper-class (possibly from a Romani term for money) Romanipen – the spirit of being Romani, "Romani-ness" shiv – an improvised knife or similar weapon (from chivomengro "knife") [4] wonga – Cockney slang for money (from angar "coal") [5]
This word is borrowed from the Romany word påh, "half," which was used in combinations such as påhera, "halfpenny." re Romani origin: the article 'Romani Language' mentions posh as a Romani word that has been borrowed by English. Perhaps a link or cross reference could be made (I don't know how to do it)142.68.51.163 15:57, 20 May 2007 (UTC)
Generally, words coming from French often retain a higher register than words of Old English origin, and they are considered by some to be more posh, elaborate, sophisticated, or pretentious. However, there are exceptions: weep , groom and stone (from Old English) occupy a slightly higher register than cry , brush and rock (from French).
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Words with specific British English meanings that have different meanings in American and/or additional meanings common to both languages (e.g. pants, cot) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in American and British English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different meaning).
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