The word is refrigerate

Quoted message said:

There is no d in refrigerate.

True, but when you wish to abbreviate the word to fridge, it looks
better spelled with the d than frig or frige, which would be pronounced
with the hard g.

--Lia

On 12 May 2007 17:25:15 -0700, "[email hidden]" <[email hidden]>
magnanimously proffered:

Quoted message said:

There is no d in refrigerate.

Was there ever?

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Julia Altshuler said:

Quoted message said:

There is no d in refrigerate.

True, but when you wish to abbreviate the word to fridge, it looks
better spelled with the d than frig or frige, which would be pronounced
with the hard g.

Not only that...

Merriam Webster

frig
intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): frigged ; frig?ging
Etymology: Middle English fryggen to wriggle
: COPULATE -- sometimes used in the present participle as a
meaningless intensive
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"frige" isn't in the dictionary, unacceptible in Scrabble... frige is
not a word in the English language.

Sheldon

Quoted message said:

There is no d in refrigerate.

But there is in 'fridge'. Go figure.

-sw

[email hidden] pontificated:

Quoted message said:

There is no d in refrigerate.

Dude. Chill.

Bob

In article <[email hidden]>,
[email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

That's because "fridge" comes from "Frigidaire" not "refrigerator".

--Charlene

But there's no "d" at that location in Frigidaire either!?

--
Peter Aitken

In article said:

Steve Wertz said:

Quoted message said:

There is no d in refrigerate.

But there is in 'fridge'. Go figure.

That's because "fridge" comes from "Frigidaire" not "refrigerator".

At first I thought this was nonsense, but I can see the point:

If one assumes the pronunciation of "Frigidaire" for the abridged
version [nominally "Frig"] then it would have to be spelt "fridge".

Incidentally, I hadn't realised that Frigidaire developed the original
self-contained refrigerators. The brand name seemed to come later
than others here in Oz as far as I recall. But that may be a
consequence of our old "Commonwealth trade preferences" whereby damn
nearly everything (except decent cars) came from Pommieland for the
first half century or more of "Australia". I can still recall my
surprise at age 12 or 13 when reading that something like 50% of the
world's economy was based in the USA at that time -- and about the
only US products we saw here then were motor vehicles.

Cheers, Phred.

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[email hidden]

Phred said:

In article <464808c8$0$16380

Quoted post said:

Quoted message said:

Steve Wertz said:

On 12 May 2007 17:25:15 -0700, [email hidden] wrote:

>There is no d in refrigerate.

But there is in 'fridge'. Go figure.

That's because "fridge" comes from "Frigidaire" not "refrigerator".

At first I thought this was nonsense, but I can see the point:

If one assumes the pronunciation of "Frigidaire" for the abridged
version [nominally "Frig"] then it would have to be spelt "fridge".

Incidentally, I hadn't realised that Frigidaire developed the original
self-contained refrigerators. The brand name seemed to come later
than others here in Oz as far as I recall. But that may be a
consequence of our old "Commonwealth trade preferences" whereby damn
nearly everything (except decent cars) came from Pommieland for the
first half century or more of "Australia". I can still recall my
surprise at age 12 or 13 when reading that something like 50% of the
world's economy was based in the USA at that time -- and about the
only US products we saw here then were motor vehicles.

AFAIK most all "US" cars exported to Australia years ago were right - hand
drive models built by Canadian subsidiaries of US automakers (Pontiac,
Chevrolet, etc.). This was done because Canada was a fellow Commonwealth
country and the duties on imported Canadian vehicles were consequently lower
than if they were imported directly into Oz from the USA...these Canadian
subisidaries similarly produced US models for export to the UK, too.

Of course at one time Ford and Chrysler were big players in the Oz motor
markets, e.g. Oz - made versions of Ford Falcons and Chrysler (Plymouth)
Valiants were best - sellers in the 60's - 70's...

Chrysler some produced some odd - looking (to us Yanks) "hybrid" models for
the Oz market in the late 50's. They'd use c. 1954 US Plymouth body shells
with '56 - ish Dodge or Plymouth front ends and wierd tailfins on the back,
these were called "Chrysler Royal", etc....similar models were also produced
for the European - Scandinavian markets, all knock - down kit cars.

There were some fairly interesting Chevrolet, etc. utes made by GM - Holden
and others back in the day, too...

Recently a Holden model was built and shipped to the US and sold as the
Pontiac GTO. It was a fairly ordinary sedan, didn't fare too well in the
market. That's the only Oz car ever "exported" to the US AFAIK...

--
Best
Greg

Phred wrote on 16 May 2007 in rec.food.cooking

Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>, Charlene

Charette said:

Steve Wertz said:

On 12 May 2007 17:25:15 -0700, [email hidden] wrote:

>There is no d in refrigerate.

But there is in 'fridge'. Go figure.

That's because "fridge" comes from "Frigidaire" not "refrigerator".

At first I thought this was nonsense, but I can see the point:

If one assumes the pronunciation of "Frigidaire" for the abridged
version [nominally "Frig"] then it would have to be spelt "fridge".

Incidentally, I hadn't realised that Frigidaire developed the original
self-contained refrigerators. The brand name seemed to come later
than others here in Oz as far as I recall. But that may be a
consequence of our old "Commonwealth trade preferences" whereby damn
nearly everything (except decent cars) came from Pommieland for the
first half century or more of "Australia". I can still recall my
surprise at age 12 or 13 when reading that something like 50% of the
world's economy was based in the USA at that time -- and about the
only US products we saw here then were motor vehicles.

Cheers, Phred.

In the begining Frigidaire's biggest selling point was it's
introducing/inventing the shelves on the door. That is what made them a
leader in the development of fridges...

Somewhat like skill saw and circular saw or kleenex and facial tissue.
Their market share also affected North American English.

"Phred" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

Incidentally, I hadn't realised that Frigidaire developed the original
self-contained refrigerators. The brand name seemed to come later
than others here in Oz as far as I recall. But that may be a
consequence of our old "Commonwealth trade preferences" whereby damn
nearly everything (except decent cars) came from Pommieland for the
first half century or more of "Australia".

Many years ago, Frigidaire was owned by General Motors. They made some of
the best appliances. The division was sold, consolidated, re-sold a few
more times. Over the past years it was known as : White-Westinghouse, WCI,
and a couple of others At last check, they were owned by Electrolux. That
was over a week ago so it may have changed again. The Frigidaire plants
produce a lot of other brand names, like Gibson, Tappan, White-Westinghouse,
Philco, maybe more. They chose to use the Frigidaire name because of brand
recognition. They no longer make the quality of the past, IMO.

Charlene Charette said:

Steve Wertz said:

Quoted message said:

There is no d in refrigerate.

But there is in 'fridge'. Go figure.

That's because "fridge" comes from "Frigidaire" not "refrigerator".

So why is it called a "RE-frigerator", and not just "frigerator"?
Frigerator would mean "makes cold" (in the modern sense of the
language), so why the "re" in front of it?

No wonder they English is the hardest language to learn. It
doesn't make any sense.

-sw

Gregory Morrow said:

AFAIK most all "US" cars exported to Australia years ago were right - hand
drive models built by Canadian subsidiaries of US automakers (Pontiac,
Chevrolet, etc.). This was done because Canada was a fellow Commonwealth
country and the duties on imported Canadian vehicles were consequently lower
than if they were imported directly into Oz from the USA...these Canadian
subisidaries similarly produced US models for export to the UK, too.

Of course at one time Ford and Chrysler were big players in the Oz motor
markets, e.g. Oz - made versions of Ford Falcons and Chrysler (Plymouth)
Valiants were best - sellers in the 60's - 70's...

Chrysler some produced some odd - looking (to us Yanks) "hybrid" models for
the Oz market in the late 50's. They'd use c. 1954 US Plymouth body shells
with '56 - ish Dodge or Plymouth front ends and wierd tailfins on the back,
these were called "Chrysler Royal", etc....similar models were also produced
for the European - Scandinavian markets, all knock - down kit cars.

There were some fairly interesting Chevrolet, etc. utes made by GM - Holden
and others back in the day, too...

Recently a Holden model was built and shipped to the US and sold as the
Pontiac GTO. It was a fairly ordinary sedan, didn't fare too well in the
market. That's the only Oz car ever "exported" to the US AFAIK...

Hey Greg!

Who cares.

-sw

Sqwertz said:

Charlene Charette said:

Sqwertz wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

>There is no d in refrigerate.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

But there is in 'fridge'.  Go figure.

Quoted message said:

That's because "fridge" comes from "Frigidaire" not "refrigerator".

So why is it called a "RE-frigerator", and not just "frigerator"?
Frigerator would mean "makes cold" (in the modern sense of the
language), so why the "re" in front of it?

No wonder they English is the hardest language to learn.  It
doesn't make any sense.

Nothing whackier that the two stooges discussing academics.

Anyone who passed 4th grade science would be capable of comprehending
the concept that a refrigerant does not make anything cold... a
refrigerant removes heat... as does a refrigerator. Cold is merely
the absense of heat. The "re" indicates the *return* to the natural
state.

Sheldon

(Phred) said:

Charlene Charette said:

Sqwertz wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

>There is no d in refrigerate.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

But there is in 'fridge'.  Go figure.

Quoted message said:

That's because "fridge" comes from "Frigidaire" not "refrigerator".

At first I thought this was nonsense, but I can see the point:

If one assumes the pronunciation of "Frigidaire" for the abridged
version [nominally "Frig"] then it would have to be spelt "fridge".

What moroons, long before Frigidaire there was Latin... "Latin
frigidus, from frigere to be cold; akin to Latin frigus frost"

Sheldon

Sheldon wrote:

Sqwertz said:

Charlene Charette said:

Sqwertz wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

>>There is no d in refrigerate.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> But there is in 'fridge'. Go figure.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

That's because "fridge" comes from "Frigidaire" not "refrigerator".

Quoted message said:

So why is it called a "RE-frigerator", and not just "frigerator"?
Frigerator would mean "makes cold" (in the modern sense of the
language), so why the "re" in front of it?

Quoted message said:

No wonder they English is the hardest language to learn. It

..>> doesn't make any sense.

Quoted message said:

Nothing whackier that the two stooges discussing >academics.

Quoted message said:

Anyone who passed 4th grade science would be capable of comprehending
the concept that a refrigerant does not make anything cold... a
refrigerant removes heat... as does a refrigerator. Cold is merely
the absense of heat. The "re" indicates the *return* to the natural
state.

Hey, poor sqwirtz is just all agog from trying to find a fridge big enuf to
hold those meezly 3/4 lbs. of shrimp he prepares for six people...give 'im a
break, lol.

--
Best
Greg

Quoted message said:

Charlene Charette said:

Steve Wertz said:

On 12 May 2007 17:25:15 -0700, [email hidden] wrote:

>There is no d in refrigerate.

But there is in 'fridge'. Go figure.

That's because "fridge" comes from "Frigidaire" not "refrigerator".

So why is it called a "RE-frigerator", and not just "frigerator"?
Frigerator would mean "makes cold" (in the modern sense of the
language), so why the "re" in front of it?

making something cold is different from keeping something cold

Sheldon said:

Anyone who passed 4th grade science would be capable of comprehending
the concept that a refrigerant does not make anything cold... a
refrigerant removes heat... as does a refrigerator. Cold is merely
the absense of heat. The "re" indicates the *return* to the natural
state.

That's even bigger than your usual load of [censored]. Here, borrow
my wheelbarrow and some extra shovels for that pile.

-sw

tert in seattle said:

Quoted message said:

So why is it called a "RE-frigerator", and not just "frigerator"?
Frigerator would mean "makes cold" (in the modern sense of the
language), so why the "re" in front of it?

making something cold is different from keeping something cold

But most (all?) things that go into the frigerator were not cold
to begin with, so it's not returning to a cold state.

-sw

In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden]
says...

Quoted message said:

tert in seattle said:

Quoted message said:

So why is it called a "RE-frigerator", and not just "frigerator"?
Frigerator would mean "makes cold" (in the modern sense of the
language), so why the "re" in front of it?

making something cold is different from keeping something cold

But most (all?) things that go into the frigerator were not cold
to begin with, so it's not returning to a cold state.

-sw

I am astonished at the blinding stupidity in this thread. Don't you
blockheads know what a dictionary is?

--
Peter Aitken