Talcum powder is a powder made from a mineral called talc. Talcum powder poisoning may occur when someone breathes in or swallows talcum powder. This can be by accident or on purpose. This article is for information only. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual poison exposure.
Meaning & History. Originally a short form of Hankin which was a medieval diminutive of JOHN. Since the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch diminutive HENK.A famous bearer is the former American baseball player Hank Aaron (1934-).ince the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch diminutive HENK. A famous bearer is the former American baseball player Hank Aaron (1934-).
Tom /tom/ [1 syll.] as a boys' name is of Aramaic origin, and the meaning of Tom is twin.Short form of Thomas. Most common in the 19th century as an independent name. Actors Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks.ow popular is Tom? Tom is a very popular first name for males (#154 out of 1220, Top 13%) and also a very popular surname for all people (#3405 out of 150436, Top 2%).