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Indian summer - the meaning and origin of this phrase. ... The origin of other 'Indian' phrases, like Indian giver, Indian sign, are well-known as referring to North American Indians - who prefer to be called Native Americans or, in Canada, First Nations. The term Indian summer reached England in the 19th century,
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NOAA National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, MI ... Now we come to the origin of the term itself, "Indian Summer". Over the years, there has been a considerable amount of interest given to this topic in literature. Probably one of the most intensive studies occurred way back around the turn of the century.
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www.crh.noaa.gov/dtx/stories/i-summer.php
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The origin of the term Indian Summer to describe this weather regime is uncertain. One explanation suggests that Native Americans recognized the pattern, which they attributed to the good graces of the god of the Southwest.
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Q: Indian Summer Origin ( Answered , 1 Comment ) ... Subject: Indian Summer Origin; Category: Reference, Education and News; Asked by: holamuchacha-ga; List Price: $30.00 ... Subject: Re: Indian Summer Origin; Answered By: bobbie7-ga on 13 Jul 2005 12:19 PDT ; Rated:
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What is the origin of 'Indian summer'? ... We agreed that it felt like an Indian Summer. ... There are several explanations for where the phrase came from, mostly put forward in the early nineteenth century, which suggested the term was of sufficient antiquity by then that its origin had gone out of living memory.
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Origin of the term 'Indian Summer' ... In any event, there are several theories or possibilities of the explanation and origin of the term "Indian Summer", yet no one theory has actually been proven. Given the fact it has been centuries since the term first appeared, it will probably rest with its originators.
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According to USA Today, the term "Indian Summer" dates back to 18th-century United States. ... The true origin of the term, however, is the subject of much research and debate. It first shows up in writing in 1778, in a letter from Frenchman-turned-American-farmer named St. John de Crevecoeur who wrote:
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Life & style ... What is the origin of the expression "Indian Summer", ie a period of warm weather in autumn?; Name: Home town: Country: Email: Your answer:
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Now we come to the origin of the term itself, "Indian Summer". Over the years, there has been a considerable amount of interest given to this topic in literature. Probably one of the most intensive studies occurred way back around the turn of the century.
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www.magnesium.net/~rdasheif/travel/indian.htm
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