The surname Fry, like Franklin above, derives from free person under feudalism.
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Originally posted by ChrisJ View Post
Yes, I like that feature, although I have to remember to check whether they're asking for bordering or just nearby countries. There was one the other day that was driving me potty until I noticed. I've also realised I've not paid enough attention to flags over the years.
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Originally posted by ursus arctos View PostNow do Agnatic-Cognatic Succession
enfeoff /ɪnˈfiːf,ɪnˈfɛf,ɛnˈfiːf,ɛnˈfɛf/
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past tense: enfeoffed; past participle: enfeoffed
(under the feudal system) give (someone) freehold property or land in exchange for their pledged service.
"he enfeoffed trustees with the lands"
I might enfeoff the children with the garden in exchange for their pledge to tidy their bedroom. Except that they wouldn't stick with such an agreement.
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Maybe leaning into the horrific, but I am astounded by Crash at Crush. It's just so 19th Century USA.
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Originally posted by Levin View PostMaybe leaning into the horrific, but I am astounded by Crash at Crush. It's just so 19th Century USA.
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Originally posted by ad hoc View PostToday's stretches the definition of "border countries" to breaking point. And kudos to anyone who knows the capital without looking it up
Like the population and currency additions.
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Originally posted by Levin View PostMaybe leaning into the horrific, but I am astounded by Crash at Crush. It's just so 19th Century USA.
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I'd never heard of the Crash at Crush.
That made me think of this.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood
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One of those things that makes you realize how fast time is going as you age: Walcott is already 33, turning 34 in March.
It's possible he has more money than his uncle: e.g. sponsorships since he was 14. His family appeared in one of the Potter films in a cameo.Last edited by Satchmo Distel; 09-12-2022, 12:37.
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Originally posted by Levin View PostMaybe leaning into the horrific, but I am astounded by Crash at Crush. It's just so 19th Century USA.
Have you been playing Victoria 3 Levin?
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No, I've stopped enjoying the big Paradox games. I'm too interested in the history over the gameplay and the games feel too artificial. I've enjoyed reading about it though, especially stuff about what the designers show about their historical understanding.
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Two brand name origin stories that have surprised me today: teflon wasn't invented by Tefal as I had assumed, but instead it's Tefal that is named after teflon whose existence precedes that of the company; and Lexmark's name comes from "lexicon" and "marks" (on paper) apparently, and nothing to do with their HQ being in Lexington, KY
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