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20th August 2019, 16:06
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Why is the Rover logo a Viking longboat?
OK got it - Rover/Wanderer/Seafarer. Last edited by Bernard Fishtrousers; 21st August 2019 at 15:04.. |
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22nd August 2019, 09:37
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It might be if interest to some that the Polish word for bicycle is 'rower' ('w' in Polish is pronounced as 'v' in English...) A rather nice example of a foreign generic noun with an English origin; others in Polish being 'adidasy' (trainers) and 'ksero' (photocopier).
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22nd August 2019, 09:39
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Before anyone jumps in to correct me, yes I know, Adidas is German in origin, from the founder Adolf Dassler.....
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