the first menstrual period; the establishment of menstruation. Origin of menarche. 1895-1900. 1895-1900; men- + archá¸ beginning.
Term with literal meaning of above in German. Brought to the mainstream in the early 80's by hardcore American punk band, the Dead Kennedys when using the term in the anti-Californian government song California Uber Alles, which is a take off the German motto of Deustchland Uber Alles, which translates to Germany above all.
Allude is coy, to allude is to refer to something in an indirect manner. But eludeâs favorite thing to do is hide from the cops; it means to evade. Because the accent is on the second syllable in both words, itâs easy to get them mixed up. Continue reading...