10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANGNAIL»
Discover the use of
hangnail in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
hangnail and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Word Histories and Mysteries: From Abracadabra to Zeus
At first sight, the etymology of hangnail seems "/•obvious: the word is composed
of the verb hang and the noun nail, as in fingernail. In actual fact, however, the
word has a different origin. It has been reshaped by folk etymology, the tendency
to ...
Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries, 2004
Gripthong and Hangnail, swaying somewhat from exertion and the continuing
effects of the brandy, viewed this pile with satisfaction. “Right,” said Gripthong,
when his breath came more evenly, “up you go, Hangnail.” Hangnail turned to
him in ...
3
Natural Remedies: Nondrug Healing Strategies That Work Best
... leave the tissue in place.) Finally, apply a top coat over the tissue. Hangnails. A
hangnail forms when a small piece of skin tears away from your finger right by the
nail bed. Even though it's tiny, it can be quite painful and even bleed. If you get ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A hangnail or agnail is a small, torn piece of skin near a fingernail or toenail.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John, 2010
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English Brainstormers!: Ready-to-Use Games & Activities That ...
If you have ever heard someone say, “It is deader than a hangnail,” you might
have laughed. Of course, the correct word in that expression is doornail, not
hangnail. Such a verbal faux pas (mistake) is called a malapropism, named after
Mrs.
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Milady's Standard Cosmetology
Hangnail or agnail (AG-nayl) is a condition in which the cuticle splits around the
nail (Figure 21-6). Dryness of the cuticle, cutting off too much cuticle, or carelessly
removing cuticle tissue can result in hangnails. Advise the client that proper nail ...
Margrit Altenburg, Diane Bailey, 2002
7
Help! There's a Liberal in the Corner Office.
Hangnail Hannah She is the drama queen nobody wants on their team. She is
the delight of every H.M.O. and Quack Chiropractor out there because Hangnail
Hannah is a classic hypochondriac. You can bet that Hangnail Hannah knows ...
8
Recent Work on Intrinsic Value
Larry Temkin, there is a fundamental gap between the badness of being tortured
for a significant amount of time and the badness of enduring a hangnail. As
Temkin writes: When I imagine having a hangnail for a very long time, it is not as
if I ...
Toni Rønnow-Rasmussen, Michael J. Zimmerman, 2006
9
Growing Younger: Breakthrough Age-defying Secrets for Women
A hangnail forms when a small piece of skin tears away from your finger right by
the nail bed. Even though it's tiny, it can be quite painful and even bleed. If you
get a hangnail, don't pick at it or try to bite it off. It can actually become infected.
Bridget Doherty, Julia VanTine, 2001
10
The Religious Sonnets of Dylan Thomas: A Study in Imagery ...
The hangnail image is a typical Thomas pun: a hangnail, literally, is a cracked
piece of skin hanging from the finger. As a metaphor, "hangnail" contains
genealogy and prophecy: it is a statement that Christ ( the cuticle ) is descended
from ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANGNAIL»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
hangnail is used in the context of the following news items.
Today is the slowest sports day of the year and this is how we've …
It's a good thing Dave Dickenson didn't come down with a hangnail that day, or Angus Reid might have missed his shot at back-page glory. «The Province, Jul 15»
Safety and the Law Collide on the Water
You want your crew to be in the habit of reporting anything from a headache, toothache or hangnail to a serious injury, without worrying about a ... «MarineLink, Jul 15»
'A Hanging at Cinder Bottom' is an engaging, clever con
With Goldie serving drinks and secret codes like "this hangnail's a cocklebur," the money starts rolling in for both Trent and Abe. But eventually ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
Cliff Avril: Not finishing Super Bowl sucked, but glad docs pulled me …
It never ceases to amaze me how the league continues to create rules that benefit the Patriots. A player on the opposite team has a hangnail? «NBCSports.com, Jul 15»
Thursday Morning Links
... but he had an unpretty line with a fused spine so why don't you talk some noise when you stop crying about your hangnail, you big wuss? «Lone Star Ball, Jul 15»
Column: 'Still Weird After Al These Years'
I secretly prayed for a debilitating hangnail. Before Weird Al's “Mandatory Fun” show, I had never attended a concert with so many people ... «The Herald, Jul 15»
Severe weather doesn't keep the streams clean
It can also get into your body through an open wound, even something as small as a hangnail. Scientists at Springfield's Environmental ... «KSPR, Jul 15»
Stephen Strasburg is injured again. And life goes on.
Stephen Strasburg's every hangnail used to be cause for heart palpitations because this was the Washington Nationals' ace, their first, their last ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
Latest Rose scandal shouldn't affect MLB's sports betting stance
And now Rose, baseball's gambling hangnail, resurfaces. Getty Images. "Outside the Lines" obtained documents that detailed Rose's daily ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
Super-Su-the-Weenie-Dog saves the day
Sometimes She says She's too busy; once She suffered a hangnail; more often than not, though, She claims her muses have deserted her. «Edmond Sun, Jun 15»
