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OT Language question for the Brits
I need some help with the Queen's English. Or in this case, the Prince of
Wales' English. *grin* I'm reading a book, and the Prince of Wales mentions his "batman". What on earth would that job title be? I can't google it, because for the majority of the internet, as well as the American character who is talking to the prince, Batman is the guy in tights who hangs out with Robin. Thanks! -- Kathy A. (Woodland, CA) Queen of Fabric Tramps http://www.kayneyquilting.com , remove the obvious to reply |
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OT Language question for the Brits
I need some help with the Queen's English. Or in this case, the Prince of
Wales' English. *grin* I'm reading a book, and the Prince of Wales mentions his "batman". What on earth would that job title be? I can't google it, because for the majority of the internet, as well as the American character who is talking to the prince, Batman is the guy in tights who hangs out with Robin. A batman is a combination personal butler/administrative assistant. -- Frank Reid Reverse email to reply |
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OT Language question for the Brits
On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:53:01 GMT, "Kathy Applebaum"
wrote: I need some help with the Queen's English. Or in this case, the Prince of Wales' English. *grin* I'm reading a book, and the Prince of Wales mentions his "batman". What on earth would that job title be? I can't google it, because for the majority of the internet, as well as the American character who is talking to the prince, Batman is the guy in tights who hangs out with Robin. Thanks! It sounds like something from the world of cricket, which has eluded me so far. Or is that batsman? -- Jo in Scotland |
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OT Language question for the Brits
They still exist in the military. Someone to care of personal clothing and
uniforms, assist generally - bit like a personal butler. In the military they are now more often called aides (aides-de-camp), and with modern life styles seldom do the personal uniform care bits, just the running-around-after-senior-officer bits LOL In days past when officers were always "gentlemen" the batman was responsible for finding lodgings and food for his officer, and for the horses, as well as for the uniform maintenance. A good batman could made campaigning bearable if he was resourceful enough, and was therefore regarded as a prized possession! In the case of the PoW today it would be many of the traditional duties. He has uniforms for every occasion and each has a protocol. The batman would have to know all these. Things like which epaulettes, aiguillettes, medals (and in what order), hats, swords - even shoes vary. Heaven forbid the PoW should wear the wrong hat with one of his uniforms!!! LOL But for the organisations/services/regiments represented this is very serious. We would not have appreciated seeing a member of the Royal Family in one of our Australian uniforms (as Commander in Chief) if it was not correct. -- Cheryl http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest cawaitesATnetconnectDOTcomDOTau "Kathy Applebaum" wrote in message m... I need some help with the Queen's English. Or in this case, the Prince of Wales' English. *grin* I'm reading a book, and the Prince of Wales mentions his "batman". What on earth would that job title be? I can't google it, because for the majority of the internet, as well as the American character who is talking to the prince, Batman is the guy in tights who hangs out with Robin. Thanks! -- Kathy A. (Woodland, CA) Queen of Fabric Tramps http://www.kayneyquilting.com , remove the obvious to reply |
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OT Language question for the Brits
The Prince of Wales has so many staff that he even gets someone to put the
paste on the toothbrush for him. He's probably got so many staff that he's run out of titles for them all and is using up superhero names. (Going off on a slightly anti-royalist tangent there....) Morag "Kathy Applebaum" wrote in message m... I need some help with the Queen's English. Or in this case, the Prince of Wales' English. *grin* I'm reading a book, and the Prince of Wales mentions his "batman". What on earth would that job title be? I can't google it, because for the majority of the internet, as well as the American character who is talking to the prince, Batman is the guy in tights who hangs out with Robin. Thanks! -- Kathy A. (Woodland, CA) Queen of Fabric Tramps http://www.kayneyquilting.com , remove the obvious to reply |
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OT Language question for the Brits
Fun question, Kathy.
Cheryl has it spot on, so I won't add. However, in case it might help in the future, can you Google with '.co.uk' instead of '.com.'? We always use .co.uk, as otherwise any shopping etc would be with American companies; but we can also 'get' .com, if we want to particularly. .. In message , Kathy Applebaum writes I need some help with the Queen's English. Or in this case, the Prince of Wales' English. *grin* I'm reading a book, and the Prince of Wales mentions his "batman". What on earth would that job title be? I can't google it, because for the majority of the internet, as well as the American character who is talking to the prince, Batman is the guy in tights who hangs out with Robin. Thanks! -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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Thanks! This explains a lot!
-- Kathy A. (Woodland, CA) Queen of Fabric Tramps http://www.kayneyquilting.com , remove the obvious to reply "Cheryl in Oz" cawaitesATnetconnectDOTcomDOTau wrote in message ... They still exist in the military. Someone to care of personal clothing and uniforms, assist generally - bit like a personal butler. In the military they are now more often called aides (aides-de-camp), and with modern life styles seldom do the personal uniform care bits, just the running-around-after-senior-officer bits LOL In days past when officers were always "gentlemen" the batman was responsible for finding lodgings and food for his officer, and for the horses, as well as for the uniform maintenance. A good batman could made campaigning bearable if he was resourceful enough, and was therefore regarded as a prized possession! In the case of the PoW today it would be many of the traditional duties. He has uniforms for every occasion and each has a protocol. The batman would have to know all these. Things like which epaulettes, aiguillettes, medals (and in what order), hats, swords - even shoes vary. Heaven forbid the PoW should wear the wrong hat with one of his uniforms!!! LOL But for the organisations/services/regiments represented this is very serious. We would not have appreciated seeing a member of the Royal Family in one of our Australian uniforms (as Commander in Chief) if it was not correct. -- Cheryl http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest cawaitesATnetconnectDOTcomDOTau "Kathy Applebaum" wrote in message m... I need some help with the Queen's English. Or in this case, the Prince of Wales' English. *grin* I'm reading a book, and the Prince of Wales mentions his "batman". What on earth would that job title be? I can't google it, because for the majority of the internet, as well as the American character who is talking to the prince, Batman is the guy in tights who hangs out with Robin. Thanks! -- Kathy A. (Woodland, CA) Queen of Fabric Tramps http://www.kayneyquilting.com , remove the obvious to reply |
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OT Google help (was OT Language question for the Brits)
Thanks! I never knew this was possible. (I found it under the "advanced
search" options.) The things you learn just by asking. Unfortunately, seems like you guys watch a lot of American movies. At least, that's what comes up in the google search for .co.uk. *grin* -- Kathy A. (Woodland, CA) Queen of Fabric Tramps http://www.kayneyquilting.com , remove the obvious to reply "Patti" wrote in message ... Fun question, Kathy. Cheryl has it spot on, so I won't add. However, in case it might help in the future, can you Google with '.co.uk' instead of '.com.'? We always use .co.uk, as otherwise any shopping etc would be with American companies; but we can also 'get' .com, if we want to particularly. . In message , Kathy Applebaum writes I need some help with the Queen's English. Or in this case, the Prince of Wales' English. *grin* I'm reading a book, and the Prince of Wales mentions his "batman". What on earth would that job title be? I can't google it, because for the majority of the internet, as well as the American character who is talking to the prince, Batman is the guy in tights who hangs out with Robin. Thanks! -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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OT Language question for the Brits
I'm in the U.S., but if I read that I would think it's some employee who
handles his cricket bats for him. L "Kathy Applebaum" wrote in message I need some help with the Queen's English. Or in this case, the Prince of Wales' English. *grin* I'm reading a book, and the Prince of Wales mentions his "batman". What on earth would that job title be? |
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OT Language question for the Brits
Cheryl in Oz wrote:
They still exist in the military. Someone to care of personal clothing and uniforms, assist generally - bit like a personal butler. In the military they are now more often called aides (aides-de-camp), and with modern life styles seldom do the personal uniform care bits, just the running-around-after-senior-officer bits LOL In days past when officers were always "gentlemen" the batman was responsible for finding lodgings and food for his officer, and for the horses, as well as for the uniform maintenance. A good batman could made campaigning bearable if he was resourceful enough, and was therefore regarded as a prized possession! In the case of the PoW today it would be many of the traditional duties. He has uniforms for every occasion and each has a protocol. The batman would have to know all these. Things like which epaulettes, aiguillettes, medals (and in what order), hats, swords - even shoes vary. Heaven forbid the PoW should wear the wrong hat with one of his uniforms!!! LOL But for the organisations/services/regiments represented this is very serious. We would not have appreciated seeing a member of the Royal Family in one of our Australian uniforms (as Commander in Chief) if it was not correct. Oh, well done! Spot on. My dad was entitled to 'batting service' when in the RAF. In our case this usually meant help in the house for Mum: someone to do/help with house work and so forth. Dad looked after his own uniforms. His collection consisted of every-day 'battle dress', No 1 Uniform for parade and the like, mess kit for evening wear, and Tropicals when we were in Malta. None of them were as elaborate as some of the Army regimentals for things like the guards regiments and the Royal Horse Artillery. Batting wasn't confined to senior ranks: all officers were entitled to it, though the navy refer to is slightly differently. In the past (back in the 19th century, for example) batmen were often retired from active service due to age or minor disability. -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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