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Question 1 of 7
Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of yo-yo
First recorded in 1915–20; of undetermined origin; possibly from Ilocano yóyo or a related language as the name of a Philippine toy
Words nearby yo-yo
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British Dictionary definitions for yo-yo
yo-yo
/ (ˈjəʊjəʊ) /
noun plural -yos
a toy consisting of a spool attached to a string, the end of which is held while it is repeatedly spun out and reeled in
US and Canadian slang a stupid person, esp one who is easily manipulated
verb yo-yos, yo-yoing or yo-yoed (intr)
informal to change repeatedly from one position to another; fluctuate
adjective
informal changing repeatedly; fluctuating
Word Origin for yo-yo
from Filipino yo yo, come come, a weapon consisting of a spindle attached to a thong
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