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#89465
12/14/2002 11:43 AM
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it's stupid  , but i was wondering where does a word taxi come from?
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#89466
12/14/2002 11:56 AM
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Pooh-Bah
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It is short for taximeter, which is the name of the device which adds up the miles and calculates the fare.
But what is the etymology of taximeter, I have no idea at all. If my ancient memory serves me aright, I think the term originated in France, somewhere around the 1880s 0r 90s.
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#89467
12/14/2002 12:29 PM
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Carpal Tunnel
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Carpal Tunnel
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the etymology of taximeter
Just happen to have the AHD in my lap (making sure I used ascribe properly in my stray sheep post) and I looked it up.
It's from taxe, tax, charge, from Old French taxer, TO TAX + -METER.
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