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used 'to work- hard in the field and ? cbuld only read books of learn in their leisure. ■■.,■-■■
UMBRELLA has, changed its original 1 meaning-. £lt is ? from the" Italian word for ‘ shade “ombra.” as umbrellas
were, used for. shade. But. when it was introduced to England;need to shelter; from the sun but often a need’ for prdtectioh from the rain! The -word parasol is’now used for a sun umbrella; -
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Press, 26 May 1981, Page 16
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