Earl of Warwick's definitions

the great game

A term used to describe the political turmoil caused by Russian ambition for expansion in central Asia. Britain was worried that this would eventually lead to a Anglo-Russian war and threaten Britain's claim to India. The term is not used much to day but it is perhaps mostly associated with the novel Kim. Kim is a novel written by Rudyard Kipling, a British poet and journalist who was in favor of colonialism.

Had Britain supported the Mujaheddin forces in the Soviet–Afghan War, then it could have evoked memories of the great game

by Earl of Warwick July 7, 2017

entre nous

french for between us. Used to indicate that what you are going to say is strictly confidential

Entre nous I think your sister is a condescending twit.

by Earl of Warwick July 7, 2017

Chalet

Is a French word for cottage or more specially a cottage around the alps. Still in some cases it may refer to any cottage. One important thing to remember is that the t at the end is not pronounce.

Marcus is taking his girlfriend to his chalet near St. Moritz.

by Earl of Warwick July 7, 2017

mitteleuropa

German word for central Europe. A related term is Plan mitteleuropa witch refers to the Prussian military expansion to eastern Europe. The idea was to colonize much of eastern Europe and exploit them for economic reasons. It (Plan mitteleuropa) laid the groundwork for the Nazi policy of Lebensraum.

Even if many people nowadays say Hungary is in eastern Europe, it is actually in mitteleuropa or central Europe as we say in English.

by Earl of Warwick July 7, 2017

demimonde

(french) literally half world, the English equivalent would be underworld. It is important to note that the final e is not pronounced in accordance with rules of french pronunciation. Has a pretentious ring to it.

Person A: Hey do you want to tag along, me and a couple of friends are going to the club near the center that opened last year.

Person B: I rather not, I heard rumors that the owners have ties to the demimonde and that it is a hotbed for drug addicts.

by Earl of Warwick August 27, 2017