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What language gave us the word 'honcho', for 'big shot' or 'boss'? | What language gave us the word 'honcho', for 'big shot' or 'boss'? | ||
A: Japanese. Hancho means 'squad commander' in Japanese. | *A: Japanese. Hancho means 'squad commander' in Japanese. | ||
Revision as of 23:23, 3 December 2008
1st December
What are you afraid of if you have pogonophobia?
- A: Beards, or men wearing beards.
2nd December
In Gaelic, what is the literal meaning of the name 'Campbell'?
- A: 'Crooked Mouth'.
3rd December
What was the original meaning of the Latin word 'musculus', meaning 'muscle'?
- A: 'Little mouse'.
4th December
What language gave us the word 'honcho', for 'big shot' or 'boss'?
- A: Japanese. Hancho means 'squad commander' in Japanese.
