The usual Old English word for cloud was weolcan. In Middle English, skie also originally meant cloud. The four fundamental types of cloud classification (cirrus, cumulus, stratus, nimbus) were proposed by British amateur meteorologist Luke Howard (1772-1864) in 1802. Figuratively, as something that casts a shadow, from early 15c.; hence under a cloud (c.1500).
Thanks for the A2A. Okay, the most famous song in the world is no doubt 'Happy Birthday', followed by various Christmas carols (since the majority of human population is Christian indeed and since Santa is a really famous guy), folk songs, army marches and national anthems.
One of the best songs he ever sang was Princeâs Hymn âPurple Rainâ and the lyrics of this song confused a lot of people as it is really unclear what he is singing about. (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns) The song was created for the same-titled movie. If you havenât seen the movie, you need to see it, itâs amazing.