"The Raven" wrote in message
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Whilst taking a 2minute break from some mind numbing work I pondered on
the
origin of the word "aeroplane" and it's definition. Interesting word once
you get passed the now common "plane" equals aircraft.

Initially, aircraft were "flying machines" or "airships" but at some stage
the word "aeroplane" was arrived at.

"aero" is rather obvious, presumably "of the air". However, "plane" seems
an
unusual choice of word. To "plane" the air? To fly along a "plane" of air?
A
wing "planing" through air?

If "plane" is to "planing" then it would seem logical to assume this is in
reference to wings "planing the air"

Can anyone point to a defining point in time when the word came into use
and
it's original definition/interpretation?

PS. Does a Fighter plane "plane fighters"? There, now it's on topic for
the
group....... :-)

The Raven





I wonder what the Wright brothers called their machine?

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