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-).
Source(s): I have know 2 Jack/johns and 1 harry/Henry. Harry is a nickname for Henry;there is also royal precedent behind this name,King Henry VIII was also called Harry. Harry is short for Henry, especially where royals are concerned. Henry is called Harry or Hal (mostly before he's crowned) in Shakespeare's Henry V. Harry is short for Henry. Harry is the English version of the Norman French Henry [Onrey].