The aftermath?

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Why is it called the aftermath anyway? What do people have after maths? English?

2007-03-27 01:34:25 · 2 answers · asked by k² 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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The word 'math' in aftermath does not refer to mathematics (math). It is an old English word meaning .'mowing' (of grass). Hence the original meaning of 'aftermath' is the second mowing after the first mowing. This old meaning has been extended to its current meaning of a consequence (usually something that is not a good one) of an event.

2007-03-27 02:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

these days i just get a headache after working out the maths on the household bills.

2007-03-28 02:42:11 · answer #2 · answered by *♥* donna *♥* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋