
Wight and Wiht is white? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Mar 12, 2019 · Wight is pronounced "white". Wight can be found as "wiht". I have heard people pronounce this as "wit". Is this mispronounced or for example dutch white = WIT?
to weigh or to weight - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jul 10, 2018 · I can see both weigh and weight being applicable here, but unless you tell us what you're trying to say in other words, it is impossible for us to know which meaning is intended: to weigh (to …
how did the epithet "nigger" come into usage?
My research has resulted in theoretical reasons for the usage of the term "nigger", and I have failed to uncover any evidence as to how this nasty little epithet evolved into the usage and connotat...
nouns - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Nov 6, 2023 · When I say 'Been around for a while' I mean like someone who has been somewhere, or been a member for a while. I'm trying to make a role for the people in my Discord server for some of …
Origins of the phrase “You don't need a weatherman to know which …
The phrase know which way the wind blows is quite old. Even the sense of "knowing the direction of public opinion" dates from at least the early nineteenth century (see The Phrase Finder). There is a …
What is the meaning of "it insists upon itself" when referring the ...
Sep 9, 2024 · The point of the comment rather than the literal meaning is they're drowning and he's critiquing films. Drowning is serious as the water insists upon itself, and he's sharing secrets of the …
Single word describing doing the right thing for the right reason
Mar 11, 2020 · A word that describes doing the right thing for the right reason is, from Lexico integrity NOUN 1 The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. a gentleman of complete …
Which is correct, "sales price" or "sale price"?
Aug 5, 2014 · I have a list of items with their details such as item name, quantity, purchase price, sales price/sale price, etc. What is more correct to write in the heading, sales price or sale price?
phrase requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Is there a more commonly used phrase or idiom other than I've punched several tons above my weight Of course, I know the original expression is "I've punched above my weight" but I need to empha...
What is the origin of the term "ginger" for red-headed people?
Aug 31, 2014 · I'd like to know the etymology of the word "ginger" in reference to red-headed people. In particular, if "ginger" in this context is related to the plant root used in cooking, I'd like to know how...