Anti-Rain Devices
Mar. 22nd, 2005 11:47 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
stoutfellowThe word "umbrella" comes from "umbra", meaning "shadow".
The word "parasol" also seems to refer to guarding oneself from the Sun.
The French word is "parapluie"; "pluie" means "rain".
Nominations are now open for an English word for this device which actually reflects its usual function. Currently used words or new coinages are acceptable.
The word "parasol" also seems to refer to guarding oneself from the Sun.
The French word is "parapluie"; "pluie" means "rain".
Nominations are now open for an English word for this device which actually reflects its usual function. Currently used words or new coinages are acceptable.
