Re: Stalemate Archived Message Posted by Mary on December 22, 2020, 9:24 pm, in reply to "Stalemate" I like looking up the origins of words. 'Stalemate is from an Old French word, estal, which means “place,” “position,” or “stand.” To be in a stalemate with an opponent is to be in a locked position, or a stalled place, where neither player can make a profitable move.' I saw Biden on the news earlier. It's a miracle he can see out from behind those almost closed eyelids. Wonder what the US and the world are in for come next month. Message Thread: Stalemate - Tomski December 22, 2020, 9:12 pm Re: Stalemate - Mary December 22, 2020, 9:24 pm Etymology - ken December 22, 2020, 9:51 pm Intriguing. Why don't we speak French? ... - Tomski December 22, 2020, 10:49 pm Someone tried and had to get his coat....nm - Keith-264 December 23, 2020, 3:17 am More Etymology - Sinister Burt December 23, 2020, 12:24 pm Re: More Etymology - Tomski December 23, 2020, 7:17 pm Re: More Etymology - Sinister Burt December 24, 2020, 11:05 am   Searching