where does the word guy line come from?

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where does the word guy line come from?

2006-11-28 00:30:02 · 3 answers · asked by andy s 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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In camping, a 'guy rope' is used to peg down the tent so I suppose a guy line would be the same.

guy1 (gī)
n.
A rope, cord, or cable used to steady, guide, or secure something.

2006-11-28 00:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Date: 1800-1900
Origin: Guy Fawkes (1570-1606), who tried to blow up the English parliament.

2006-11-28 00:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by miovcheva 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

try

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_line

2006-11-28 00:41:49 · answer #3 · answered by oldhippypaul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋