I wonder sometimes what would be the oldest extant word based on technology no longer in use. Taping an interview? Dialing someone? https://twitter.com/hels/status/679059633949011970 …
(I *bet* in some non-English language there is a specific word for when a telephone operator connected you that’s still being used!)
-
-
If so, what are the odds that it would also come from the idea of connecting? Hmmm.
-
Might be related to the brand of the telephone or the name of the telephone company or even a place or a person popularizing it...
- Show replies
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.