what is the origin of the name poppy
Poppy (given name) Poppy is a feminine given name derived from the name of the flower "poppy", derived from the Old English popÃ¦g and referring to various species of Papaver. The name is rising in popularity in the United Kingdom. It was the 13th most popular name given to baby girls in England and Wales in 2016 [1] and was the 43rd most popular name given to baby girls in Scotland.[2] The popularity of the name has been attributed to the naming of Poppy Honey, a daughter of British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.[3] Australian actress Poppy Montgomery and her sisters were named for the Flower Fairies illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker.
By the Pricking of My Thumbs The title of the book comes from Act 4, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, when the second witch says:
Knot (unit) Etymologically, the term derives from counting the number of knots in the line that unspooled from the reel of a chip log in a specific time.
Star-crossed The phrase was coined in the prologue of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: