Japanese crossword «Squirrel with nuts»
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The nuts should each have an initial. I suggest J R S (Because the last name is two words crammed together. :D
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I don't either, but the JRS made me think of Rocket J. Squirrel, but the order isn't right... still, fun little puzzle.
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I think I did. Jhon Robertshaw, (last name two words together)
And crammed it's not when hens had the chickens together in the nest? (I'm asking, not sure)
replyAnd crammed it's not when hens had the chickens together in the nest? (I'm asking, not sure)
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I should have just said put together Robert + Shaw.
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Yes - Crammed = forced together in a confined space.
As in: "I managed to cram six children into the back of the car".
My surname is not forced into a confined space - so it's not crammed.
The surname "Robertshaw" used to be spelt "Robertshay".
A "Shay" in Yorkshire dialect means a wood.
So my surname was first given to a man called Robert - who lived in a wood - in Heptonstall, West Yorkshire.
https://www.travelaboutbritain.com/yorkshire/heptonstall.php
replyAs in: "I managed to cram six children into the back of the car".
My surname is not forced into a confined space - so it's not crammed.
The surname "Robertshaw" used to be spelt "Robertshay".
A "Shay" in Yorkshire dialect means a wood.
So my surname was first given to a man called Robert - who lived in a wood - in Heptonstall, West Yorkshire.
https://www.travelaboutbritain.com/yorkshire/heptonstall.php
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Thank you for the whole explanation!
I've read in an other comment, about your surname, but didn't know *that* Robert was from Heptonstall. Nice place, seems to be peaceful!
replyI've read in an other comment, about your surname, but didn't know *that* Robert was from Heptonstall. Nice place, seems to be peaceful!
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No Malburg - sorry but Robert is not from Heptonstall.
It's my surname - Robertshaw that originates from there!
replyIt's my surname - Robertshaw that originates from there!
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Yes I understood that. I was referring to this *Robert*
replySo my surname was first given to a man called Robert - who lived in a wood - in Heptonstall, West Yorkshire.
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Are you referring to a certain Brit whom I haven't seen for awhile?
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Infamy, infamy, they've all got in infamy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBtOpA7x3LM
Are you suggesting that I'm nuts TNG?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBtOpA7x3LM
Are you suggesting that I'm nuts TNG?
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They'd have to be gluten free - I have coeliac disease.
Imagine - a Yorkshireman that can't eat proper pies & can't drink proper beer!
That's all that's eaten / drunk in Yorkshire.
I'm a failure!
replyImagine - a Yorkshireman that can't eat proper pies & can't drink proper beer!
That's all that's eaten / drunk in Yorkshire.
I'm a failure!
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Yes, thanks. I saw after I have send the comment.
Just I don't know if crammed may be applied in the example of the chicken.
replyJust I don't know if crammed may be applied in the example of the chicken.
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If 1 hen laid 3 eggs in a nest & they all hatched = luxury!
If 2 hens laid 3 eggs each in the same nest & they all hatched - the eggs would be very crammed together.
A better word would be cramped. The 6 eggs would be in very cramped conditions.
Very similar words. Cramped = crowded. Cram = force into a small space.
I love helping you - as long as you think that I'm helping?
English is a difficult language!
Given that you are questioning VERY difficult words Maburg - I am ver impressed!!!
replyIf 2 hens laid 3 eggs each in the same nest & they all hatched - the eggs would be very crammed together.
A better word would be cramped. The 6 eggs would be in very cramped conditions.
Very similar words. Cramped = crowded. Cram = force into a small space.
I love helping you - as long as you think that I'm helping?
English is a difficult language!
Given that you are questioning VERY difficult words Maburg - I am ver impressed!!!
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Addition, for the language enthusiasts:
The Dutch word for squirrel is "eekhoorn". This suggests it is derived from "acorn". However, that's actually not the case.
[Useless fact of the day / Every day is a learning day] :-)
replyThe Dutch word for squirrel is "eekhoorn". This suggests it is derived from "acorn". However, that's actually not the case.
[Useless fact of the day / Every day is a learning day] :-)
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I had a very confusing conversation with a Dutch boy at college, years ago. I was trying to tell him something about a squirrel, but he didn't know the word, so I said I meant " a pretty rat with a fluffy tail." "Eekhoorn!" he said, and I said, "Yes, they eat acorns. What do you call them in Dutch?" It took us a while to understand each other, but we got there. You're right that eekhoorn is not related to acorn, but acorn is related to "oak."
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So your fact is not useless. It could improve international communication
replyThat's funny!
Thanks for sharing your story.
And to go next level:
Squirrels do indeed eat acorns. The Dutch word for acorn is "eikel". Fun fact: eikel also means dickhead.
And yes, as a result, it is frequently used a swear word too. :-)
replyThanks for sharing your story.
And to go next level:
Squirrels do indeed eat acorns. The Dutch word for acorn is "eikel". Fun fact: eikel also means dickhead.
And yes, as a result, it is frequently used a swear word too. :-)
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