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It is believe that the word "tennis" is derived from the French word, "tenir", meaning "to take heed". It is thought that early French tennis players would warn their opponents of a serve coming by yelling "tenez" (prounounced, "ten-AY"; i.e., "take heed, you!"), in a manner similar to a golfer's warning of "fore" before hitting the Golf ball. Refer to the link, below, for further information.
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Does the spanish word tenis mean tennis or sneakers?
tennis
What does the Greek word or do mean?
Tennis
What does the word match mean for tennis?
The end of the game.
What is another word for tennis game?
Another word for a tennis game is a match.
How many syllables are there in the word tennis?
There are 2 syllables in the word "tennis."
What is the score love-mean in tennis?
In tennis, "love" is the same as zero points. L'oeuf is the French word for egg (the shape of which is a bit like a 0). It is said that this is what was called out and over time people thought that the word was love.
French word for 'out' in tennis?
The French word for Tennis is the same as in English: (le) tennis.
How many syllables are in the word tennis?
The word tennis has two syllables. Ten-nis.
What are the initials for tennis?
There is no abriviation for tennis it is a short enough word.
What does the score “love” mean in tennis?
Love means "0" (zero) in tennis. The word "love", itself, one is an Anglicized, misheard, interpretation of the French word "l'oeuf" (pronounced "loff" or "luff"), which means "the egg", as used in the sports term, "goose egg", meaning "nothing".
What is long tennis?
You probably mean "Lawn" tennis. Lawn tennis is simply tennis played on a grass court.
What is the french translation for 'Tennis'?
the French use the same word, tennis.
