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  1. synonyms - Is "connexion" synonymous with "connection"? - English ...

    Feb 23, 2011 · Is connexion synonymous with connection? Can I use it, for example, in an ethernet connexion?

  2. Why are "connection" and "connexion" both used in the same work?

    The instances of connexion (84) are listed here, and the instances of connection (9) are listed here. I think what I am reading is the author's 500-page condensation of the work linked. My question is this: …

  3. Connexion pronunciation & verb - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Connexion is the original and variant spelling of "connection", common until at least the 19th century, and still occasionally used in British English (it was the house style of The Times of London...

  4. etymology - Is the alleged original meaning of the phrase 'blood is ...

    To your remarks on the spirit of clanship in Ireland, I answer in the words of an old tenant, who claims a sort of left-handed connexion in generations long since gone by; and the other day enforced his plea …

  5. What is the origin of the phrase "playing hooky"?

    Apr 9, 2015 · What does the word "hooky" mean in the phrase "play hooky" (skipping class/truancy) and where did it come from?

  6. history - Is the etymology of "salary" a myth? - English Language ...

    Jun 3, 2018 · Two small points: 1. Pliny's mention is vague, in that he doesn't mention the nature of these 'rewards', but from other sources (e.g. Tacitus) it seems clear that a kind of regular salary …

  7. “Connect to” vs. “Connect with”: Which is better?

    Feb 25, 2017 · Which is better for this situation? Connect to your target audience. Connect with your target audience.

  8. How and when did American spelling supersede British spelling in the …

    Oct 24, 2012 · When did connexion supersede connection in British English? Answer: Around 1820. But it only did so for around 30 years, up through around 1850. Ngram colored vs coloured Since this …

  9. How do you spell wifi / Wi-Fi / WiFi? - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Sep 9, 2011 · The Wi-Fi Alliance is just a trade association. They won't come knocking on your door in the middle of the night if you use their terminology. They're only interested in shutting out …

  10. "Was" or "were" in subjunctive clauses [duplicate]

    Oct 10, 2011 · The grammatical rule, if you want to be strict, is that in subjunctive clauses you always use were, therefore all of the following examples are correct: If I were you, I'd definitely think this …