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  2. Backronym - Wikipedia

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    The word's actual etymology is unknown, but more likely related to Romani påš xåra ('half-penny') or to Urdu (borrowed from Persian) safed-pōśh ('white robes'), a term for wealthy people. [11] Another example is the word chav, which is a derogatory term for a working-class youth.

  3. Glossary of botanical terms - Wikipedia

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    2. In the Poaceae, an appendage terminating or on the back of glume s or lemma s of some grass spikelet s. 3. In the Geraniaceae, the part of the style that remains attached to the carpel that separates from the carpophore (column). 4. A generally straight, stiff pappus element, varying from stiffly bristle-like to hard and needle-like.

  4. List of forms of word play - Wikipedia

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    Backronym: a phrase back-formed by treating a word that is originally not an initialism or acronym as one Replacement Backronym: a phrase back-formed from an existing initialism or acronym that is originally an abbreviation with another meaning; Anagram: rearranging the letters of a word or phrase to produce a new word or phrase

  5. Glossary of equestrian terms - Wikipedia

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    2. A part of a driving harness placed on the back, forming an attachment point for several other harness parts, taking the weight of the shafts or pole. [12]: 233–4 saddle blanket, saddle pad (US) 1. Padding placed between the saddle and a horse's back. Sometimes used only to keep a saddle clean from horse sweat. 2.

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  8. List of English-language expressions related to death

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    Military code word used in the Soviet Union and the post-Soviet states referring to the transportation of military casualties Cark-it [4] To die Informal, another version of 'croaked it'; common in UK, Ireland, Australia & New Zealand The guy was running, had a heart attack and carked it. Cash in one's chips [2] To die Informal, euphemistic [5]

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    The Democrats came ready to fight back with their little paddles. That is how you save democracy,” Colbert continued. “By quietly dissenting… or bidding on an antique tea set, it was hard to ...