ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POPINJAY
Papeniai, from Old French papegay a parrot, from Spanish papagayo, from Arabic babaghā.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POPINJAY»
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popinjay in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
popinjay and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Freddy and the
Popinjay
After Freddy, a perceptive and poetic pig, helps a nearsighted Robin get glasses and aids in planning an important wedding, he and the other Bean farm animals try to change a slingshot-wielding boy into a friend.
Walter Rollin Brooks, 2011
Not just yet, sir; but — Mr. Popinjay. — Did you shake out that hay for the cow that
I told you to ? Henry. — I was going to the barn, sir, this — Mr. Popinjay. — No!
You were going to the furnace. Now, mind ; if I ever catch you like this again you ...
3
Catch-22: 50th Anniversary Edition
You really are up the creek, Popinjay. Is Popinjay really your name? Just what
the hell kind of a name is Popinjay, anyway? I don't like it.” “It's Popinjay's name,
sir,” Scheisskopf explained. “Well, I don't like it, Popinjay, and I just can't wait to
rip ...
4
Australian National Bibliography
1866. Hampton, Thomas, fl. 1866. Willis, William, tl. 1866. Bushrangers - New
South Wales - Biography. Robbery New Soulh Wales History - 19th cenlury.
Added Entries: Popinjay Publications. 364.155092294 McDonald, Brian (Brian
William).
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The Merriam-Webster New Book of Word Histories
popinjay Arabic babghā', with its variants bab(b)agha\ is the apparent ancestor of
many of Europe's names for the parrot: Germans call the bird Papagei, Italians
pappagallo, Spaniards papagayo, Portuguese papagaio, Danes papegøje.
The fact of the matter was, Popinjay was going to a children's fancy ball that
evening, and her dress had just come home. She clapped her hands and
skipped aboutthe room with delight. She was to go dressed as a flower-girl, and
the new ...
'Perfumed. Popinjay'. Mosley's decision shocked his upper class family and
friends but Mosley felt he could ignore such bleats. The battle artay of the future is
determined, he informed his new party leader, Ramsay Mac Donald. You stand
forth ...
8
Acting Charades and Proverbs Arranged for Representation in ...
POPINJAY, a retired Tradesman, rather nervous. MR. BELLAMY Commas, the
Bridegroom, a wealthy Barrister. Yoouo POPINJAY, a very shy young man. M. LE
Rococo, MR. OouYER's French Valet. BUrroNs, a Page Boy. Waiter at the Hotel.
9
Flora: Or, The Gipsy's Frolic; a Pastoral Opera, in Three Acts
Enter Me. and Mrs. Popinjay, quarelling. Pop. Shame on you, Mrs. P. ! to be
annoying our friends by your folly. I tell you I have not the means to purchase this
finery for you; and if I had, it would only be ridiculous in you to wear it. Dame P.
Come ...
34 Shooting at the popinjay. Popinjay targets took the form of wooden birds, set
on spars, raised on tall masts. It is possible that the first instances of this were
actual ship's masts, erected on land and stripped of extraneous paraphernalia.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POPINJAY»
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popinjay is used in the context of the following news items.
Review of Twelfth Night or What You Will at The Space Theatre
... undergoes an awesome transformation from the puritanical immaculately turned out popinjay in the first act to the maniacal fool of the second ... «London Theatre 1, Jul 15»
Tony Norman: Trump's delusions will catch up to him
If the polls are to be believed, an intellectually unserious popinjay born on third base tops the field of candidates for the Republican nomination ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
Beautiful hands
“For every Popinjay product you buy, a beautiful change is happening for ... to create the beautiful motifs that appear on the Popinjay handbags. «Gulf Times, Jul 15»
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: Cracking China, review: 'narcissistic'
The Chinese didn't quite know what to make of this look-at-moi popinjay dishing out framed, signed portraits of himself. As he talked his way ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Popinjay Handbag Trunk Show in Doha
When it comes to ethical fashion there are few brands that really take our fancy, but Popinjay is one of them. Specialising in luxury handbags, ... «AhlanLive.com, Jul 15»
What's on where around Leamington: listings, July 10 edition
Bear Pit Theatre, Rother Street, Stratford, 7.30pm: The Flying Ship will be performed at The Bear Pit Theatre by Popinjay Productions. Peter is a ... «Kenilworth Weekly News, Jul 15»
Measure for Measure review – bravado in merriment
... Elbow has out-of-control bodily jollity; Brendan O'Hea as Lucio is a cockaded, beribboned popinjay who makes his every line register. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Festival fills demand for queer-themed theatre
OUTstages will present A Quiet Sip of Coffee and Revenge of the Popinjay by New York City's Animal Parts, Let's Not Beat Each Other to Death ... «Times Colonist, Jul 15»
Victoria Fringe fest producers launch first queer theatre festival
From AnimalParts comes two shows: Revenge of the Popinjay, which tells the story of a gay rap star/serial killer who is targeting heterosexuals, ... «Daily Xtra, Jun 15»
The Flying Ship – Bear Pit, Stratford
It is presented by theatre collective Popinjay Productions which is made up of young performers and artists who were also part of the “Year Out ... «Stratford Observer, Jun 15»
