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Author Topic: The word POSH and its nautical connection  (Read 1466 times)

vin_sun

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The word POSH and its nautical connection
« on: November 18, 2010, 07:09:13 »

Every city has its "posh" areas .... where the elite, the rich and the famous live.

And "posh" may have a nautical connection .....

posh
1918, of uncertain origin; no evidence for the common derivation from an acronym of Port Outward, Starboard Homeward,  supposedly the shipboard accommodations of wealthy British traveling to India on the P & O Lines (to keep their cabins out of the sun)
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The Ferry King

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Re: The word POSH and its nautical connection
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2010, 16:20:42 »

thanks for the explenation ;D
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Vige

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Re: The word POSH and its nautical connection
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2010, 06:27:29 »

Awesome. Can some explain that to Victoria Beckham please
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The Ferry King

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Re: The word POSH and its nautical connection
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2010, 22:55:48 »

is that david beckhams wife?
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Vige

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Re: The word POSH and its nautical connection
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2010, 01:11:49 »

Yes - aka Posh Spice.

Sorry to dissapoint you but this story is not true...

http://www.snopes.com/language/acronyms/posh.asp

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vin_sun

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Re: The word POSH and its nautical connection
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2010, 06:39:30 »

Thanks Vige ...... for introducing me to a nice website. Frankly, the Net has all the answers !!!

Regards
vin_sun
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