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Why are the English Calendar months so named?
- By Yardan Samman
- Published 12/12/2007
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January It is the first month of the year. Latin Januarius named after Janus, the two faced - Romon god of doorways (ianuae) and Archways (iani) as presiding over the "entrance" or beginning of the year.Recent Articles
Abomination
- By Yardan Samman
- Published 12/12/2007
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ABOMINATION n (uh bahm uh NAY shum) something despised or abhorred; extreme loathing
Abjure
- By Yardan Samman
- Published 12/12/2007
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ABJURE v (ab JOOR) to repudiate; to take back; to refrain from.
Abase
- By Yardan Samman
- Published 12/9/2007
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ABBASE v (uh BAYS) to humiliate; to lower in esteem or dignity; to humble.
Abet
- By Yardan Samman
- Published 12/9/2007
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ABET v (uh BET) to support or encourage someone, especially someone who has done something wrong.
Abeyance
- By Yardan Samman
- Published 12/9/2007
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ABEYANCE n (uh BAY uns) suspension; temporary cessation.