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73 . Again, a word from one language may pass into other
languages and 74 a new meaning. The word "etiquette,"
which is 75 French origin and originally meant a label (标
志), 76 a sign, passed into Spanish and kept its original meaning. So in Spanish the word "etiquette" today is used to 77 the small tags (标签) which a store
78 to a suit, a dress or a bottle. The word "etiquette"
in French, 79 , gradually developed a different meaning.
It 80 became the custom to write directions on small cards, or "etiquette", as to how visitors should dress themselves and 81 during an important ceremony at the royal court.
82 , the word "etiquette" began to indicate a system of
correct manners for people to follow. 83 this meaning, the word passed into English.
Consider the word "breakfast". "To fast" is to go
for some period of time without 84 . Thus, in the
morning, after many hours 85 the night without food,
one 86 one’s fast.
Consider the everyday English 87 "Good-bye". Many
many years ago, people would say to each 88 on parting:
“God be with you.” As this was 89 over and over
millions of times, it gradually became 90 to "good-bye".
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