25 October 2015
effendi
[ih-fen-dee]
noun, plural effendis.
1. a former Turkish title of respect, especially for government officials.
2. (in eastern Mediterranean countries) a man who is a member of the aristocracy.
Origin of effendi
Turkish, Greek
1605-1615; < Turkish efendi < Modern Greek, Greek authentḗs doer, master. See authentic
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Historical Examples
This privilege is granted to them on payment of a sum of money to the effendi in charge of the Haram.
Jerusalem Explored, Volume I–Text
Ermete Pierotti
“Everything that you have ordered has been done, effendi,” he said humbly.
The Clue of the Twisted Candle
Edgar Wallace
“You may think that those are, effendi,” said Yussuf in his quiet way.
Yussuf the Guide
George Manville Fenn
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Today’s quote
We are all ready to be savage in some cause. The difference between a good man and a bad one is the choice of the cause.
– William James
On this day
25 October 1854 – Charge of the Light Brigade. A famous cavalry charge led by Lord Cardigan of Britain, against the Russian forces during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War. The Russians were victorious. The charge was immortalised in the poem of the same name by poet laureate, Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The poem can be read here: http://www.ram.org/contrib/the_charge_of_the_light_brigade.html
25 October 1917 – October Revolution. This is the traditional date (old style Julian calendar) for the October Revolution, which corresponds with 7 – 8 November 1917 (new style Gregorian calendar) for the October Revolution. Part of the Russian Revolution which commenced with the February Revolution (8-12 March 1917) and which overthrew the Russian Provisional Government and replaced it with the Soviet government.
25 October 1923 – the first jar of vegemite rolls off the production lines. It was developed by a chemist named Dr Cyril P. Calister, under direction of the Fred Walker Company (which later became Kraft). Australia’s iconic vegemite is a yeast extract spread, great for toast, crumpets, pikelets, gravy, stews, soups and anything else.
25 October 1941 – birth of Helen Reddy, legendary 1970’s Australian singer, with hit songs such as I Am Woman, and Delta Dawn.
25 October 1964 – Zambian Independence. Formally, Northern Rhodesia, the British government grants independence. The first president is Kenneth Kaunda of the United National Independence Party.
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