what is the origin of this terminology?
2006-11-22 05:26:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Most of the UK go on messages so where you from soft lad
2006-11-22 05:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by del 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
many people do this. You should ask someone from liverpool why they do it you will get your best answer. Not everyone shares the same terminology, infact many people have many things that they can compare to something totally opposite of what you compare it with. One thing can mean several different things, It all depends on your terminology. For example: people where I am would use the word "wicked" as being "evil" many and most people in UK use the word "wicked" as meaning "cool, awesome" It's kind of cool I think. No one is wrong or right. It's just different to us as the same for them, it's different to them. It doesn't mean anyone is dumb or smarter, It's the "proper" way each of us are taught and I don't think this is a reason good enough to put down certain or any origins!!!
2006-11-22 05:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the word messages when I go on errands (I'm Scottish).
My husband is from Liverpool. I cant remember him using the word messages. I am going to listen now.
2006-11-22 05:34:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL @ everyone's pictures. :-) I haven't actually seen Indi make a "mean" face before, I've never even seen her snarl or anything! I seriously just looked through all of my photos and couldn't find one.. talk about fail haha.
2016-05-22 16:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My old mom in Ireland (close to Dublin) always sent us children on messages. I never heard of an errand-boy until I was in my twenties.................
2006-11-22 05:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is interesting because people in Scotland also say they are going for messages. I thought it was unique to Scotland.
2006-11-22 05:29:27 · answer #6 · answered by checkmate 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Ha Ha. Yes that’s true, can’t tell you the origin though. We also say tea instead of dinner?
2006-11-22 05:38:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont know but my neighbour who comes from Northern Ireland also uses the word in that sense
2006-11-22 05:32:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They must be related to the Scots
2006-11-22 05:44:56 · answer #9 · answered by ALAN W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but it's the same in Scoland when we have to go to the shops.
2006-11-22 07:39:27 · answer #10 · answered by trishadee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋