I heard it was, but the explanation sounded suspect.
2006-10-05 02:16:17 · 13 answers · asked by EvilEdd 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
No, it is an Old Wives Tail that it is an acronym for "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden".
It actually derives from Medieval Dutch & Old Scottish.
If you "GOOGLE" your question, you'll find very clear explanations.
2006-10-05 02:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by cloud43 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard it was Gentleman Only Ladies Forbidden.
Could just be an urban legend, but it is plausible. Some golf clubs still don't allow women to play, except on certain days.
2006-10-05 02:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by PNewmarket 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently it means 'Gentleman Only Ladies Forbidden'.
2006-10-05 02:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by David J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stands for Gits On Lawn Fumbling
2006-10-05 02:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Gentlemen only ladies forbidden is an urban myth if that is what you you are referring to.
2006-10-05 02:22:12 · answer #5 · answered by Janbull 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it stands for Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden which is fine with me because it's boring as h3&& N E Way! :-)
2006-10-05 02:25:03 · answer #6 · answered by Ms Pepsi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gentlemen only ladies forbidden!!!
Boo hiss!!!
2006-10-07 08:58:02 · answer #7 · answered by tricia3uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gentlemen only ladies f+++ off
2006-10-05 02:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by eltomjavea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't.
http://golf.about.com/cs/historyofgolf/a/hist_golfword.htm
2006-10-05 02:20:15 · answer #9 · answered by Nosy Parker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, itz a synonym
2006-10-05 02:21:19 · answer #10 · answered by anoopkzm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋