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We haven't played a name game in awhile. I was thinking the other day how names often have a meaning outside the name referance. Please list the name and a definition (if needed) Here's one we should all know both meanings for - Dick.

I'll start with...

BRAD

1 : a thin nail of the same thickness throughout but tapering in width and having a slight projection at the top of one side instead of a head

2 : a slender wire nail with a small barrel-shaped head
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John

1. a toilet
2.the custoomer of a prostitute
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I knew someone would say John.

Will

.
a. The mental faculty by which one deliberately chooses or decides upon a course of action: championed freedom of will against a doctrine of predetermination.
b. The act of exercising the will.
2.
a. Diligent purposefulness; determination: an athlete with the will to win.
b. Self-control; self-discipline: lacked the will to overcome the addiction.
3. A desire, purpose, or determination, especially of one in authority: It is the sovereign's will that the prisoner be spared.
4. Deliberate intention or wish: Let it be known that I took this course of action against my will.
5. Free discretion; inclination or pleasure: wandered about, guided only by will.
6. Bearing or attitude toward others; disposition: full of good will.
7.
a. A legal declaration of how a person wishes his or her possessions to be disposed of after death.
b. A legally executed document containing this declaration.
v. willed, will·ing, wills
v.tr.
1. To decide on; choose.
2. To yearn for; desire: "She makes you will your own destruction" George Bernard Shaw.
3. To decree, dictate, or order.
4. To resolve with a forceful will; determine.
5. To induce or try to induce by sheer force of will: We willed the sun to come out.
6. To grant in a legal will; bequeath.
v.intr.
1. To exercise the will.
2. To make a choice; choose.

Verb
past would
1. used as an auxiliary to make the future tense: he will go on trial on October 7th
2. to express resolution: they will not consider giving up territories
3. to express a polite request: will you please calm Mummy and Daddy down
4. to express ability: many essential oils will protect clothing from moths
5. to express probability or expectation: his followers will be relieved to hear that
6. to express customary practice: boys will be boys!
7. to express desire: go in very small steps, if you will [Old English willan]
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Ginger

1. (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color; "a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes"; "a ginger kitten"

noun
1. perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
2. dried ground gingerroot
3. pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery
4. liveliness and energy; "this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep" [syn: pep]

verb
1. add ginger to in order to add flavor; "ginger the soup"
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Bill

1. An itemized list or statement of fees or charges.
2. A statement or list of particulars, such as a theater program or menu.
3. The entertainment offered by a theater.
4. A public notice, such as an advertising poster.
5.
a. A piece of legal paper money: a ten-dollar bill.
b. Slang One hundred dollars.
6.
a. A bill of exchange.
b. Obsolete A promissory note.
7.
a. A draft of a proposed law presented for approval to a legislative body.
b. The law enacted from such a draft: a bottle bill in effect in three states; the GI Bill.
8. Law A document presented to a court and containing a formal statement of a case, complaint, or petition.
tr.v. billed, bill·ing, bills
1. To present a statement of costs or charges to.
2. To enter on a statement of costs or on a particularized list.
3.
a. To advertise or schedule by public notice or as part of a program.
b. To declare or describe officially; proclaim: a policy that was billed as an important departure for the administration.
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Mark

1. a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
2. a badge, brand, or other visible sign assumed or imposed: a mark of his noble rank.
3. a symbol used in writing or printing: a punctuation mark.
4. a sign, usually an X or cross, made instead of a signature by someone who does not know how or is unable to write his or her own name.
5. an affixed or impressed device, symbol, inscription, etc., serving to give information, identify, indicate origin or ownership, attest to character or comparative merit, or the like, as a trademark.
6. a sign, token, or indication: to bow as a mark of respect.
7. a symbol used in rating conduct, proficiency, attainment, etc., as of pupils in a school: good marks; bad marks.
8. something serving as an indication of position, as a landmark.
9. a recognized or required standard of quality, accomplishment, etc.; norm: His dissertation was below the mark.
10. distinction or importance; repute; note: a man of mark.
11. a distinctive trait or characteristic: the usual marks of a gentleman.
12. (usually initial capital letter) U.S. Military. a designation for an item of military equipment in production, used in combination with a numeral to indicate the order of adoption, and often abbreviated: a Mark-4 tank; an M-1 rifle.
13. an object aimed at; target: to aim at the mark.
14. an object or end desired or striven for; goal.
15. Slang. a. an object of derision, scorn, manipulation, or the like: He was an easy mark for criticism.
b. the intended victim of a swindler, hustler, or the like: The cardsharps picked their marks from among the tourists on the cruise ship.

16. Track. the starting line.
17. Boxing. the middle of the stomach.
18. Lawn Bowling. jack 1 (def. 17).
19. Bowling. a strike or spare.
20. Nautical. any of the distinctively marked points on a deep-sea lead line, occurring at levels of 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 13, 15, 17, and 20 fathoms above the lead. Compare deep (def. 33).
21. a tract of land that may have been held in common by a primitive or early medieval community of peasants in Germany.
22. Archaic or History/Historical. a boundary; frontier.
–verb (used with object) 23. to be a distinguishing feature of: a day marked by rain.
24. to put a mark or marks on: to mark each box with an X.
25. to give a grade for; put a grade on: to mark the final exams.
26. scent-mark (def. 2).
27. to furnish with figures, signs, tags, etc., to indicate price, quality, brand name, or the like: We marked all the books with prices.
28. to trace or form by or as if by marks (often fol. by out): to mark out a plan of attack.
29. to indicate or designate by or as if by marks: to mark passages to be memorized.
30. to single out; destine (often fol. by out): to be marked out for promotion.
31. to record, as a score.
32. to make manifest: to mark approval with a nod.
33. to give heed or attention to: Mark my words!
34. to notice or observe: to mark a change in the weather
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Mike

a microphone... lol i'm sure there are more though
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Sue

verb

1. To institute legal proceedings

prosecute, litigate, claim, file suit, bring suit, contest, accuse, claim damages, seek legal redress, file a claim, prefer a claim, take one to court, go to law, bring action against, enter a lawsuit, file a plea, enter a plea, haul into court, law*; see also accuse.

2.To make an appeal petition, entreat, solicit, demand
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You ladies are too good. This game requires too much thought for me!
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Originally Posted by tailwaggers View Post
You ladies are too good. This game requires too much thought for me!
This is exactly what I was thinking!
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someone mentioned Will, so I'm going to mention........

Grace
1 a: unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification b: a virtue coming from God c: a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace
2 a: approval , favor <stayed in his good graces> barchaic : mercy , pardon c: a special favor : privilege <each in his place, by right, not grace, shall rule his heritage — Rudyard Kipling> d: disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency e: a temporary exemption : reprieve
3 a: a charming or attractive trait or characteristic b: a pleasing appearance or effect : charm <all the grace of youth — John Buchan> c: ease and suppleness of movement or bearing
4—used as a title of address or reference for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop
5: a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks
6plural capitalized : three sister goddesses in Greek mythology who are the givers of charm and beauty
7: a musical trill, turn, or appoggiatura
8 a: sense of propriety or right <had the grace not to run for elective office — Calvin Trillin> b: the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful
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Mercedes


Mercedes was a brand of the Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (DMG) which began to develop in 1900, after the death of its co-founder, Gottlieb Daimler. Although the name was not lodged as a trade name until 23 June 1902 and had to wait until 26 September to be registered legally, the brand name eventually would be applied to an automobile model built by Wilhelm Maybach to specifications by Emil Jellinek that was delivered to him on 22 December 1900. By Jellinek's contract, the new model contained a newly designed engine designated as, Daimler-Mercedes. This engine name is the first instance of the use of the name, Mercedes, by DMG. The automobile model would later be called, the Mercedes 35 hp.
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ben (bn) Scots

The inner room or parlor of a house with two rooms.

Inside; within.

Within.
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Bob

Any body with the name robert gets this nick name as a gift whether one likes it or not.
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