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  2. Hangover - Wikipedia

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    Some terms for 'hangover' are derived from names for liquor, for example, in Chile a hangover is known as a caña [62] from a Spanish slang term for a glass of beer. [63] Similar is the Irish 'brown bottle flu' derived from the type of bottle common to beer. [64] In German, the hangover is known as a "Kater", literally a tomcat.

  3. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...

  4. Tripe soup - Wikipedia

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    Tripe chorba (Turkish: işkembe çorbası, Romanian: ciorbă de burtă, Bulgarian: шкембе чорба, romanized: škembe čorba, Macedonian: чкембе чорба, romanized: čkembe čorba) is a common dish in Balkan, Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is widely (not universally) considered to be a hangover remedy. [4] [5 ...

  5. Glossary of American terms not widely used in the United ...

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    Words with specific American meanings that have different meanings in British English and/or additional meanings common to both dialects (e.g., pants, crib) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in British and American English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different ...

  6. Hangover (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    A hangover is an unpleasant physiological effect often following excessive consumption of alcohol. Hangover or Hungover may also refer to: Film and television

  7. Wikipedia:Unusual place names - Wikipedia

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    A town in Newfoundland. It is more probably named from British English "Assizes" meaning a Court of Law. Assiut: The capital of Asyut in Egypt. Assholmen An island in the Ellös part of Sweden, the name looks like it translates to people that aren't very nice on that island. Just "give us 10 minutes, we'll give you an ass." Assmannshausen

  8. List of common false etymologies of English words - Wikipedia

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    Yankee does not originate from the Cherokee word eankke meaning "coward". The word does not exist in the Cherokee language. It also does not come from a native tribe called the Yankoo meaning "invincible". No tribe has existed under that name. The word actually probably has Dutch origins. [92]

  9. West Country English - Wikipedia

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    West Country English is a group of English language varieties and accents used by much of the native population of the West Country, an area found in the southwest of England. [ 1 ] The West Country is often defined as encompassing the official region of South West England : Cornwall , and the counties of, Devon , Dorset , Somerset , Wiltshire ...