[Jukebox-list] etymological

[David Breneman]

--- Ron Rich <ronnnrich at yahoo.com> wrote:

>   Since we have wondered so far OT, I have a question---When did
> we, in the US, decide that the word "queue" should be used instead
> of the word "line" ?  

Queue is the British word, as in "Were were in a queue in front
of the theatre."  I suppose it's adoption in America is akin to
the pronunciation change from hur-ASS to HAIR-uss for the
word "harass".  It sounds oh so cultured.  :-)

> Also, when did "went missing" (or "go/gone
> missing") become the word to use for "disappeared"? For some reason
> that now seems "the norm".

Also of British origin.  Probably the same reason. I'd blame
the wider availablility of the BBC World Service on public
broadcasting stations and XM radio for this trend. I haven't
noticed that particular affectation here yet. I need
looking out for it.  :-)



David Breneman         david_breneman at yahoo.com


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