Saturday, October 20, 2018

Namely, 10

NAMELY

EP-oh-nimz

a word based on or derived from a person's name.
First Known Use: mid-19th century

“What’s in a Name?”
Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, 2.2

10: Celsius:  a temperature scale based on two fixed points with water freezing at 0°C (zero degrees Celsius) and boiling at 100°C. It is used in temperatures for weather, cooking, and so on in most countries (from Anders Celsius, 1701–1744, Swedish astronomer, physicist, and mathematician; came up with the measurement in 1742; first use of word around 1850)

So I learned about Celsius back in the day—
In my high school, I think: science class.
But it hasn’t held fast—I’ve forgotten so much—
So I wonder: Did I even pass?

Well, it must not be hard, for all over the world
Almost everyone uses that temp.
So I guess you could say—if you’re honest, of course—
That perhaps I am sort of a wimp?



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