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In The Bible, Judges, Chapter 12- the tribe of Gilead had been at war with the tribe of Ephriam, and beaten them. The losers were trying to cross the Jordan River and escape. Gilead posted soldiers at the crossing points, and stopped anyone trying to cross. They would make the person say the word "Shibboleth"- a word that meant the part of a plant that has grain. The Emphriamites spoke a different language, and spoke the word as "Sibboleth"- and were thus identified as enemies. The today it means a word or phrase whose pronunciation identifies a speaker as belonging to a particular group.
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What are medieval estates?
The word estate has different meanings. One way the word is used is to refer to the real landed possessions of a person. The typical estate of a lord was one or more manors. Another way the word is used refers to a group of people forming an important social order. We often see reference to three estates, the clergy, the nobility, and people of lesser rank. The people of lesser rank are often referred to as commoners, but this is not technically correct, as most members of the nobility were also commoners.
What does czar mean?
The term "czar" is a Russian equivalent of the Roman title "Caesar." The Germans adopted the title Caesar in the same way only they used the word "Kaiser."
Is Czar a proper noun?
The word Czar is a common noun with a meaning equivalent to "Emperor" It is not a proper noun unless it is used as part of a phrase referencing a particular Czar, or is used in the sense meaning "the current Czar" in the same way one might write "the Queen" and be referencing Queen Elizabeth II.
What was a new way of thinking that used reason to explore questions of faith?
scholasticism
Why was heroglyphics used?
Hieroglyphics was used by the Greeks and it was their only way to comunicate, you have to remember that our form of writing didn't come unitil later on.
Is there one word for passing judgment on historical events using today's way of thinking?
If you are looking for a word that means looking at already concluded events with the knowledge gained from those events hindsight would be appropriate.However, if you are discussing the tendency of humans to pass judgment on historical events and make moral judgments about past actions I would suggest the "Fallacy of Historical Perspective". This is a logical fallacy, or a fallacy in the way we commonly think and reason. It suggests that today can be used to judge yesterday.
What is History as common memory is?
The way historical events connect a culture or a nation. Apex
This is called for if an unusual word is used a new word is coined or if a familiar word is being used in a novel way?
The answer is STIPULATING TRUST ME!
Is the word gay a swear word?
No, but sometimes it is used in a detrimental way and as an insult. I think it depends on the intent of how it is used.
Which of the following statements best describes the way in which archaeologists contribute to historical knowledge?
they explain how ancient cultures used objects
When starting Word does the Word Ribbon appear the same way that it did the last time Word was used?
yes.
Is the word way a noun?
It depends on how it's used, for example, it CAN be a noun if you're using the word "way" meaning a road, such as the Appian Way. But it can also be used in a sense as "NO WAY!!", the meaning it being not possible, so yes, it CAN be a noun.
What is another way to say update?
The word Modify can be used to represent the word Update.
What does context in an essay mean?
Context is the words around a word or the way a word is used.
How do you use the word whichway in a sentence?
"Whichway" isn't a word. "Which way?" is how it is used. Example: "Which way did that girl in the wig run off to?"
What is a slang word for typical?
it's not really slang but now it is used or can be used at way to be classic...meaning way to be typical.
What is the phone number of the Historical Society Of Federal Way in Federal Way Washington?
The phone number of the Historical Society Of Federal Way is: 253-945-7842.
