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Where does the word tennis come from?

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∙ 2009-07-05 18:24:28

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The name "tennis" is thought to derive from the French word tenez, which means "take heed" — a warning from the server to the receiver.

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What is the french word for tennis?

The French word for Tennis is the same as in English: (le) tennis.

What is the plural of the word tennis?

no plural is there for tennis

What is another word for tennis game?

Another word for a tennis game is a match.

What is a compound word using tennis in it?

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Where do tennis come from?

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How do say spell tennis in french?

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There is no abriviation for tennis it is a short enough word.

How can tennis be divided into syllables?

The word tennis has two syllables. The syllables of the word are ten-nis.

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The word tennis has two syllables. Ten-nis.

Why do they call a zero love in tennis?

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tennis balls usually come in the colour of bright yellow. it's basically the usual color tennis balls are seen as.

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