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The donkey or ass, Equus asinus, is a domesticated animal of the horse family, Equidae.
Etymology
The word donkey (and its equivalent, ass) is one of the most etymologically obscure in the English language. Until quite recent times, the standard word was ass, which has clear cognates in most other Indo-European languages. No credible cognate for donkey has yet been identified, though it is possible that it is a diminutive of dun (dull greyish-brown), a typical donkey colour; and originally, "donkey" was pronounced to rhyme with monkey.
In the late 18th century, the word donkey started to replace ass, almost certainly to avoid confusion with the word arse, which, due to sound changes that had affected the language, had come to be pronounced the same way (// > // and // > //). The // pronunciation of ass was eventually restored to // in order to reserve the distinction, but not without the curious consequence of American English losing the word arse entirely and assigning its meaning to ass.
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@pamela111z The revenge of Killer Donkeys!!! XDD
xmaikix (Miguel Gonzalez) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:38:14 -0000
@pamela111z The revenge of Killer Donkeys!!! XDD
RT @wicary: Powers: The perils of political humour - The joke is on donkeys in Liberal land who now have a story to manage. http://tgam. ...
greg_a_elliott (gregory alan elliott) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:36:46 -0000
RT @wicary: Powers: The perils of political humour - The joke is on donkeys in Liberal land who now have a story to manage. http://tgam. ...
Powers: The perils of political humour - The joke is on donkeys in Liberal land who now have a story to manage. http://tgam.ca/FQF #cdnpoli
wicary (Stephen Wicary) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:32:10 -0000
Powers: The perils of political humour - The joke is on donkeys in Liberal land who now have a story to manage. http://tgam.ca/FQF #cdnpoli
Powers: The perils of political humour - The joke is on donkeys in Liberal land who now have a story to manage. http://tgam.ca/FQF #cdnpoli
globepolitics (globepolitics) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:32:10 -0000
Powers: The perils of political humour - The joke is on donkeys in Liberal land who now have a story to manage. http://tgam.ca/FQF #cdnpoli
More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes #omgfacts (via @ataly11 ) --->SAY WORD? WOWSKI! IDK DAT!
TexYumsDesigner (Big Tex) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:30:46 -0000
More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes #omgfacts (via @ataly11 ) --->SAY WORD? WOWSKI! IDK DAT!
RT @suzy1115 More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes #omgfacts Were the donkeys flying the planes?
LCISNEROSJR (LUIS CISNEROS) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:30:26 -0000
RT @suzy1115 More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes #omgfacts Were the donkeys flying the planes?
All Donkeys - A directory of donkey related information.
American Council of Spotted Asses - A non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Spotted Ass.
Meta Description: [ The American Council of Spotted Asses, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Spotted Ass (Donkey/Burro) and Half-Ass (Mule and Hinny) ]
Baby Zac's Homepage - Featuring Baby Zac - a new-born donkey foal, including photos of him with his dam and his owner.
Blue Mountain Donkey Page - Information about donkeys, what they are, what they can do, how to care for them, where to find more information.
Diamond Jim's LongEars Acres - Youngstown, Florida. Raise and rescue Standard Donkeys. Site with lots of information, pictures and crafts.
Meta Description: [ Diamond Jims LongEars Acres where we raise rescue and breed registered standard donkeys, Diamond Jims LongEars Acres where we raise, rescue, and breed refistered standard donkeys ]
Donkey Breed Society - British Society for the Donkey, and for those whose love and interest is in the Donkey.
Meta Description: [ The Donkey Breed Society is the British society and UK registered Charity for everyone whose love and interest is in the donkey. ]
Donkey Lovers Anonymous - If you are new to this industry, you will find this a good starting place to find donkey information.
Meta Description: [ donkey information ]
Donkeys, Gardening and Other Things - Lots of donkey pictures, information and links.
Meta Description: [ Donkeys, gardening, smallholding and all matters country. UK based. ]
EIDSA All Breeds Register Inc. - Registering and promoting the unique donkeys and mules in Australia.
Meta Description: [ donkeybreeds.com ]
FNAR: National Association for Donkey Trekking - Organisation of enthusiasts with centers throughout France. Includes information about donkeys, walking holidays, photographs, and links. [English/French]
Meta Description: [ FNAR: le guide de la randonnée avec âne en France: où et comment randonner avec un âne et une foule d'informations sur les grandes oreilles ... ]
Keysoe Donkey Stud - Founded in 1969, the Keysoe Donkey Stud is now one of the oldest and best known donkey studs in Australia. Includes information of the breed and pictures.
Meta Description: [ Keysoe Donkey Stud began in Tasmania in 1969 with the arrival of six wild donkeys from the Northern Territory. Now one of the oldest and best known studs in Australia. ]
New European Distressed Donkey Initative - Provides care for rescued donkeys
Meta Description: [ NEDDI provides compassion, care and sanctuary for donkeys within Britain and Europe. Visit us, adopt a donkey, holiday with us ]
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New Zealand Donkey Society - Organization in New Zealand for all types of donkeys and mules; administers breed register and stud book, promotes welfare, offers advice and training, and organizes shows.
Meta Description: [ Breed society covering all types of donkeys and mules. ]
Stonehill Donkeys - Donkeys for hire to ride, drive, lead or pet. For all occasions - fundraising events or shows. Donkey roadshows arranged. Distance no object. Located in the United Kingdom.
Meta Description: [ Donkeys for hire to ride, drive lead or pet. For all occasions - fundraising events or shows. Donkey roadshows arranged. Distance no object. Donkeys for sale. Tack and equipment for sale ]
The Donkey Lovers Ring Homepage - Instructions on how to join the donkey ring and graphics to download.
Wonderful Longeared World of Donkeys - Website for the Robinson Ranch at Madisonville, TX, home of one of the Lone Star State's largest donkey herds.
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