etymology - The origin of Shelock Holmes' "deerstalker" - English ...
May 25, 2015 · A deerstalker is a soft cap, most commonly associated with Sherlock Holmes. Neither Oxford nor Etymonline lists the word's origin. Does anyone know when and how this word originated?
What were stalkers called before they were called "stalkers"?
May 26, 2015 · His use of the deerstalker cap (which first appeared in some Strand illustrations by Sidney Paget) and the curved pipe became enduring symbols of the character. [1] [self-published …
What is the origin of Y2K? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
I'm not sure if it's apocryphal, but there is this article on Slate regarding the etymology of Y2K: Y2K was born on Monday, June 12, 1995, at 11:31 p.m. It was delivered in the middle of an otherwise …
What is this type of hat with small pom-poms at the sides called?
Oct 2, 2015 · Perhaps "Chapka" is more commonly used. "Deerstalker" is another possibility, but the word also refers to Sherlock Holmes hat.
What do I reply to "Elementary, my dear Watson"? [closed]
May 15, 2016 · @BruceWayne, The phrase "Elementary my Dear Watson" does not appear in any work by Conan Doyle. It first appeared in the series of films with Basil Rathbone, which also introduce …