Michael Dorosh
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George Wallace said:
I always think of them more as magpies; squawking loudly but having such lovely plumage....
I always think of them more as magpies; squawking loudly but having such lovely plumage....
Found this on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lieutenant
The British pronunciation of lieutenant is prevalent during 14th and 15th centuries with the word being variously spelled as lieftenant, lyeftenant or luftenant. It may have originated from a mistaken reading of the 'u' as a 'v', lev-tenant eventually becoming lef-tenant. Some sources state that the original French word lieu had an alternative form spelt and pronounced lieuf, and that the modern British English form retains the former spelling and the latter pronunciation.
It has also been speculated that it may have come from a fanciful etymology which associated it with the verb 'to leave', as the lieutenant only took up his duties once his superior officer had 'left'.
Another theory comes from the fact that in typical propriety the person or persons standing to the rear-left of a gentleman held power and were typically those directly second to him. The person or persons standing to the rear-right were considered to have no or less standing than those to the rear-left, such as aides, bodyguards, wives, etc., often holding this position for simple facility rather than societal importance. This tradition remains in military parades, with lieutenants standing to the rear-left of the commanding officer (when facing the advance.)
The British pronunciation of lieutenant is prevalent during 14th and 15th centuries with the word being variously spelled as lieftenant, lyeftenant or luftenant. It may have originated from a mistaken reading of the 'u' as a 'v', lev-tenant eventually becoming lef-tenant. Some sources state that the original French word lieu had an alternative form spelt and pronounced lieuf, and that the modern British English form retains the former spelling and the latter pronunciation.
It has also been speculated that it may have come from a fanciful etymology which associated it with the verb 'to leave', as the lieutenant only took up his duties once his superior officer had 'left'.
Another theory comes from the fact that in typical propriety the person or persons standing to the rear-left of a gentleman held power and were typically those directly second to him. The person or persons standing to the rear-right were considered to have no or less standing than those to the rear-left, such as aides, bodyguards, wives, etc., often holding this position for simple facility rather than societal importance. This tradition remains in military parades, with lieutenants standing to the rear-left of the commanding officer (when facing the advance.)
ctjj.stevenson
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Hi everybody!
Here is the information that come from http://www.readyayeready.com/tradition/customs-of-the-navy/4-ranks.htm, and was also found in my Military Occupational Course manual.
Have a nice day!
Here is the information that come from http://www.readyayeready.com/tradition/customs-of-the-navy/4-ranks.htm, and was also found in my Military Occupational Course manual.
Have a nice day!
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mi eenglees ees very gud. I lurn eet frum a buk. :dontpanic:
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You don't like using the 'extra' U's and find lieutenant insulting? Well now, that is english. Color is not an english word. American-English yes, but we're not Americans now are we? They seemed to have changed a few things as I guess they tried to get away from the British as much as possible, I'm not very certain. I personally thing that who ever pronounces it loo-tenant, has been influenced far too much by american war movies. 
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Yo,Aquilus! It's called freedom of speech(expression).That's something guaranteed in our constitution,but denied by our courts,my ex-wife,and some who respond to questions in these forums.Like I said,I was born and raised in Calgary,Ab,not Oxford ,England.
Michael Dorosh
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gunner56 said:
Until the oil runs out. What then?
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Calgary is still part of Canada last I heard
Growing up in Canada compared to England is a moot point, Canadian English...
I wasn't trying to toy with your freedom of expression, you can speak any language you wish, however you are in Canada, so why not make the effort? yar.
Growing up in Canada compared to England is a moot point, Canadian English...
I wasn't trying to toy with your freedom of expression, you can speak any language you wish, however you are in Canada, so why not make the effort? yar.
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I suppose we can just give him a big "Freddy" for Spelling.... ;D
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