The origins of lambaste are somewhat uncertain, but the word was most likely formed by combining the verbs lam and baste, both of which mean to beat severely. (Incidentally, lambaste can also be spelled lambast, despite the modern spelling of the verb baste.) Some other synonyms of lambaste include pummel, thrash, and pound.
According to the Wikipedia article on Fahrenheit: Fahrenheit remains the official scale for the following countries: the Bahamas, Belize, the Cayman Islands, Palau and the United States and associated territories (Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Canada retains it as a supplementary scale that can be used alongside Celsius.
Welcome to the August Monthly Horoscope 2016 For All Zodiac Signs! August Horoscope Overview. This Full Moon is in the sign of the water bearer, Aquarius â which is actually an Air Sign. A few days before, during and after the Full Moon, we may be stimulated and inspired by social, humanitarian, political and scientific activities.