Word: ce
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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Again it was suggested that if we take the words ce qui pend au talon, "that which hangs down to the heels," and then erase all but the verb and the noun, we shall retain the sound of pantalons, from which the present spelling might well arise. The word, at any rate, has been used in English since the time of Hudibras, who says...
MONSIEUR RANDOLF: Est-ce-que j'aurai le tresgrand plaisir de vous accompagner Samedi prochain d'aller faire tour a la campagne pour tuer des oiseaux...
...seemed embarrassed, but recovered himself and said, "So you've found that, have you? No, it is n't mine, I am keeping it for - Well, Morris, I think I'll tell you about it, and ask your adv ce about what I ought to do with it. Never mind the studs, but sit down...
...ce n'est qu'un mensonge...
...athee et un abbe tombaient dans un fosse. Quels provinces en Grece est-ce-qu'ils ressemblent...