Oxymoron (Greek) Just a quick explanation for this word but the origin of the word is just as interesting. Noun handicap (pl.
: : People in the disability movement think the origin of handicap is " … ; EHough PrqsPrc Captain Edward Carlislefelt a curious sensation of helplessness seize upon him as he met her steady gaze,; he could not tell what this prisoner might do. cap (hand'ē-kap) Negative or pejorative connotations of this word may render it offensive in some contexts. Handicap. Age is often a handicap. In Reply to: Handicap posted by ESC on August 09, 2001: : : I'm trying to find the Original meaning of the phrase, "cap in hand" (or possibly hand in cap. Handicap.
Origin: Hyper actually a shortening of the word hyperactive, which combines the Greek word meaning “over, beyond” (hyper) and the Latin word for something that’s done (act). Posted by R. Berg on August 10, 2001. Oxymoron originated in the middle of the 17 th century. Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
handicap (English)Origin & history From hand in cap, in reference to holding the game stakes in a cap. ‘He plays off a golf handicap of 14, and is an avid GAA, soccer and rugby follower.’ ‘We are also affiliated to the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs so handicaps can be obtained.’ ‘Now aged 42, he lives in Carlow, plays golf off a handicap of 13, and commutes in his Jaguar every day to his office in ParkWest.’
Play is now restricted or curtailed with the par reduced and handicaps proportionately trimmed. Related words: When someone tells you they’re so hungry they could eat a horse, you know they’re just exaggerating by using a hyperbole —stretching the truth, like throwing (bole) something too far (hyper) . : Although the event is scratch matchplay, Air Force golfers on handicaps up to 18 are encouraged to nominate. Find more opposite words at wordhippo.com!
Antonyms for handicap include advantage, benefit, asset, boost, edge, aid, assistance, blessing, disadvantage and drawback. Posted by ESC on August 09, 2001. In Reply to: Handicap posted by Bruce Kahl on August 09, 2001: : I'm trying to find the Original meaning of the phrase, "cap in hand" (or possibly hand in cap. handicaps). : : : People in the disability movement think the origin of handicap is " … Over a long time, the name of the game shortened to ‘handicap’ and became to signify any equalling of a sport or game. : These same handicaps account for Germany's lack of success in imperialist combinations and alliances.
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