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  1. meaning - What is the difference between "daemon" and "demon" …

    Aug 25, 2011 · "Daemon" is actually a much older form of "demon". Daemon is the Latin word for the Ancient Greek daimon. Originally in ancient religions daimons were lesser deities. Then …

  2. What is the origin of "daemon" with regards to computing?

    In this interesting history, which is the actual description of the origin of this use from Professor Corbato, he explains that daemon originally had the connotation of " an attendant ... or …

  3. pronunciation - How is "æ" supposed to be pronounced? - English ...

    Jun 14, 2012 · As I said, you have to distinguish English spelling from pronunciation. There's no difference between the letters"ae" together and the "æ" ligature; and there's no rule for how to …

  4. meaning - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Aug 4, 2015 · Based on a first glance, it's looking like the original expression is "have a monkey on the roof," meaning a mortgage, dating back to the 1800s. Later "on the back" forms …