Also wrong. It means Equine (horse) Nox (not) - literal translation: Not Horse (Day). Traditionally this was a day that farmers would let their horses rest, and the humans would perform the laborious tasks normally left to horses. Such as, pulling ploughs, taking hauls from the market home, etc.
That actually listens. Its (almost) opposite end of the year to Melbourne Cup Day, when horses work harder than usual. So it all balances out. I like this theory.
Belated Happy Equinox.
Equinox… equine ox… a horse-like cow.
This has been today’s That’s Definitely Where The Word Comes From, No Need To Look It Up.
Nah, its “equi+nox” = nuts that split in half. Or possibly serves of poison (like in noxious).
Also wrong. It means Equine (horse) Nox (not) - literal translation: Not Horse (Day). Traditionally this was a day that farmers would let their horses rest, and the humans would perform the laborious tasks normally left to horses. Such as, pulling ploughs, taking hauls from the market home, etc.
That actually listens. Its (almost) opposite end of the year to Melbourne Cup Day, when horses work harder than usual. So it all balances out. I like this theory.