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Ho [hoh] -- exclamation of surprise, etc., c.1300; as an exclamation calling attention, c.1430. Used after the name of a place to which attention is called (cf. Westward-Ho) it dates from 1593, originally a cry of boatmen, etc., announcing departures for a particular destination.
And here I was under the impression that John Wayne coined the word Ho!
I'm definitely watching too many hours of the Encore Western Channel this winter.
Enjoy a beautiful sunday darling !!!...love Ria...xxx...
ReplyDeleteThat's a great shot!
ReplyDeleteYes you are. LOL
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday !!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great photo. You mean John Wayne didn't really pioneer the West??
ReplyDeleteNothing better than watching a good western on a winter Sunday afternoon!
ReplyDeleteI was raised on John Wayne movies, he was my father's absolutely favorite actor and idol. I'm pretty sure the phrase originated from other sources, but it was John Wayne who gave it 'umph' and 'distinction'. Positive!
ReplyDeleteYou aren't the only one who thought that, Nancy. lol I haven't seen a John Wayne movie in 30 years I think. And no TV channel of country western movies to watch. It would be kind of fun to see some of the old b&w movies though. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo and post ~ enjoy ^_^
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ps. Ever seen the movie Shane ~ oldie but goodie ^_^
I like the older definitions better tan I do the current rapper/hip hop one!
ReplyDeleteLove history Nancy and I did not know that. I thought it was the Duke too: Hug B
ReplyDeleteWhat an outlet for these pioneers to be able to discover, travel and settle where ever they wanted. But probably more of a necessity I guess. A very courageous breed of men and women.
ReplyDeleteI like the angle of this shot Nancy.
I love word origins!! Especially the really interesting stuff like HO! :)
ReplyDeleteha, and now ho means so much more ;)
ReplyDeleteoh, i got my button issue settled, thanks!
The older definition is absolutely better.
ReplyDeletefunny how the statue makes a gray sky beautiful!! perhaps you "should" step away from the t.v. and creat something, you are such a creative soul!! have a wonderful sunday!!
ReplyDeleteAny of these are much better than the meaning now associated, in 'gutter speak.' Love the history lesson :)
ReplyDeleteyeah, prefer the old use to the present day. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful with the clouds in the sky background!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo! I love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to go see that…bucket list!
Fun angle on a nice statue
ReplyDeleteYou and my husband, both! He watches all the time!
ReplyDeletethe clouds really enhance the beauty of that statue...enjoy the movies!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fantastic photograph! And I love the mini language history lesson too! :)
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Nice capture with that gray sky as a back drop. I would have struggled with that one. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteBlogs are so great - I learn something great every day. I thought it was John Wayne too.
ReplyDelete.. you learn something new every day :-)
ReplyDeleteActually, it means something different in Philly :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen a John Wayne movie in years. I always liked watching them. I thought he had coined the word ho. Well I learned something new today.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, Nancy. But then your's always are!
John Wayne or perhaps Ward Bond from the TV show 'Wagon Train.' You burst my bubble, lol.. not really, just kidding! Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #67!
ReplyDeletei always enjoy watching a good movie on saturday nights.
ReplyDeletethat photo is perfectly captured.
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I've always wondered where that expression comes from!
ReplyDeleteThat got a good chuckle out of me!
ReplyDeleteHaha! You're too funny.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot!
ReplyDeleteLand Ho! :) Actually when i read this.. a vision of Don Ho, the Hawaiian singer popped into my head. Gack!! Now i won't be able to get the song 'Tiny Bubbles' out of my mind the rest of the day. Then i'll start thinking about The Brady Bunch 'Hawaii' episode. My mind works in weird ways sometimes. Anyway, great photo here. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember the last time I saw a western or even a John Wayne movie. I do recall The Lone Ranger on TV and I thought it was "Hi Ho Silver, Away!" It's actually "Hi Yo Silver, away!" I'm so disappointed...thought I had something to go with your post. Cool photo!
ReplyDeleteAwesome statue! You captured it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you edited this photograph...Great job
ReplyDeleteI had no idea where the saying came from
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Sounds like you are using your time for some valuable educational programming. That is a great shot!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Statue Love it . good capture
ReplyDeleteSheila x
Great perspective for this picture! :)
ReplyDeleteToo much Food Network for me.
Gosh - I thought "ho" referred to a lady of the night!
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