This probably comes from Middle English bache, bæcche (“bank, sandbank”), and from Old English bæċe, beċe (“beck, brook, stream”). In dialect around Sussex and Kent, beach still has the meaning "pebbles worn by the waves.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Beach
The word "Beach" can be found in the 1530's. It meant "loose, water-worn pebbles of the seashore" and extended around 1590 to "loose, pebbly shores".
This probably comes from Middle English bache, bæcche (“bank, sandbank”), and from Old English bæċe, beċe (“beck, brook, stream”). In dialect around Sussex and Kent, beach still has the meaning "pebbles worn by the waves.
This probably comes from Middle English bache, bæcche (“bank, sandbank”), and from Old English bæċe, beċe (“beck, brook, stream”). In dialect around Sussex and Kent, beach still has the meaning "pebbles worn by the waves.
Picnic an old potluck!
The word "Picnic" comes from the 17th century french "Pique-Nique". It is the association of two words: Pique, an abbreviation of "Picorer" (Peck, eat like a bird) and Nique (something of few value).
Originally, it could take place either outside or inside, as long as each participant was bringing his own food. This is the true ancester of our potluck!
Originally, it could take place either outside or inside, as long as each participant was bringing his own food. This is the true ancester of our potluck!
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