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Words of Old Norse origin have entered the English language, primarily from the contact between Old Norse and Old English during colonisation of eastern and northern England between the mid 9th to the 11th centuries (see also Danelaw). Many of these words are part of English core vocabulary, such as egg or knife. There are hundreds of such ...
Scarf, slang word for gulp or eat "wolfishly" (as in "scarfed down one's food") Scarf joint (also known as a scarph joint), a method of joining two members end to end in woodworking or metalworking; SCARF, a psychological framework developed by David Rock
The handkerchief code (also known as the hanky/hankie code, the bandana/bandanna code, and flagging) [1] is a system of color-coded cloth handkerchief or bandanas for non-verbally communicating one's interests in sexual activities and fetishes.
The word comes from the French word foulard, with the same proper and metonymic meanings. [2] In modern French, foulard is the usual word [3] for a neckerchief. In Quebec foulard is also used for scarf (écharpe in France). Ralph Lauren’s fashion industry success began with his importation of foulards from London to the United States. [4]
A neckerchief (from neck (n.) + kerchief [1]), sometimes called a necker, kerchief or scarf, is a type of neckwear associated with those working or living outdoors, including farm labourers, cowboys and sailors. It is most commonly still seen today in the Scouts, Girl Guides and other similar youth movements. A neckerchief consists of a ...
This is a list of acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Marine Corps.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank [clarification needed]).
Seven soldiers will receive Medals of Honor decades after their acts of heroism. Some military experts say the delays may be because of their race.
Early Scouts tied a knot in their neckerchief (scarf) to fasten it around the neck. In the United States, experiments were made with rings made from bone, rope or wood. [3]A young British Scouter, Bill Shankley, who was responsible for running a workshop and developing ideas for camping equipment at Gilwell Park, became aware of the American rings, and set out to create something similar.