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Engaging in risky financial transactions
In finance, speculation is the purchase of an asset (a commodity, goods, or real estate) with the hope that that asset will become more valuable in a
Speculation
1795 play
‹ The template Infobox play is being considered for merging. › Speculation is a 1795 comedy play by the British writer Frederick Reynolds. It premiered
Speculation_(play)
Plays of the English playwright
adaptation of an older play, King Leir, and the Henriad probably derived from The Famous Victories of Henry V. There is speculation that Hamlet (c. 1601)
Shakespeare's_plays
Home video game console by Sony
in the Philippines on December 11, 2020. PlayStation 5's release in India was delayed, leading to speculation that a trademark dispute was the reason;
PlayStation_5
Ongoing theorised stock market bubble
artificial intelligence (AI) that is affecting the broader economy. Speculation about a bubble largely originates from concerns that leading AI tech
AI_bubble
Sony's third home video game console
bundled content in these regions to drive interest. Following months of speculation, Sony officially unveiled the "Slim" hardware revision (model CECH-2000)
PlayStation_3
English playwright and poet (1564–1616)
Shakespeare's private life survive; this has stimulated considerable speculation about such matters as his physical appearance, his sexuality, his religious
William_Shakespeare
Upcoming video game
Lionhead Studios in early 2016 led to the cancellation of Fable Legends. Speculation about a new installment emerged in 2017 and gained traction with official
Fable_(2027_video_game)
18th century card game
Speculation is a form of "mild domestic gambling game" that appeared in the late 18th century and was popular during the 19th century, but then disappeared
Speculation_(card_game)
Upcoming video game
world, which features the Miami-inspired Vice City. Following years of speculation and anticipation, Rockstar confirmed in February 2022 that the game was
Grand_Theft_Auto_VI
Women's National Basketball Association team in Toronto, Ontario
Arena in Toronto; the sellout crowd and accompanying enthusiasm led to speculation on whether the city could host a women's team alongside the existing
Toronto_Tempo
Women's National Basketball Association team in Portland, Oregon
month, the WNBA filed trademarks for the "Portland Fire" leading to speculation that the team would revive the name. On June 26, the team surpassed 10
Portland_Fire
Analysis of characters and events from the Sherlock Holmes series
works of Conan Doyle as the chief basis for their speculations, a more fanciful school of playing the historical-Holmes game is represented by William
Sherlockian_game
Web comic series by Leeanne M. Krecic
Krecic, Leeanne M. (March 22, 2021). "I'm seeing a lot of wild speculation as to why Let's Play hasn't returned. When I say it isn't back due to contractual
Let's_Play_(comic)
British rock band
band's next album would be "much easier to pronounce". Martin debunked speculation that they were taking a break from touring by saying, "This three-year
Coldplay
2016 play by Jack Thorne
the rights to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, leading to speculation that the stage play was going to become a film, despite earlier claims, most notably
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry_Potter_and_the_Cursed_Child
2020 death of Indian actor
speculation and rumours. The case was handed to the Central Bureau of Investigation, who filed a closure report on 22 March 2025 ruling out foul play
Suicide of Sushant Singh Rajput
Suicide_of_Sushant_Singh_Rajput
Japanese card game
follow with speculation and must play speculation if no other trumps are held in the hand. If a spade is led, a player may follow with speculation and must
Two-ten-jack
Japanese video game company
original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 17 April 2026. [...] there has been speculation running all day as to whether [the censorship] is related to the game's
Nintendo
2026 American romantic comedy film
many online users were unaware of the film's production, leading to speculation over whether James was promoting a movie or whether Matt Taylor was truly
Solo_Mio
Play by Maurine Dallas Watkins
‹ The template Infobox play is being considered for merging. › Chicago is a play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins. The play, while fiction, is a satire
Chicago_(play)
Play written by Sarah DeLappe
bodies, their coach's obvious hangovers, their desire to play soccer in college, and speculations about the new girl, #46, who is homeschooled and new to
The_Wolves_(play)
Association football match in London
The 2024 EFL Championship play-off final was an association football match which was played on 26 May 2024 at Wembley Stadium in London, England, between
2024 EFL Championship play-off final
2024_EFL_Championship_play-off_final
2009 play by Sarah Ruhl
‹ The template Infobox play is being considered for merging. › In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) is a 2009 play by Sarah Ruhl, published by Samuel
In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)
In_the_Next_Room_(or_The_Vibrator_Play)
American fitness instructor and television personality (1948–2024)
Simmons lived alone in Beverly Hills. Although his persona inspired speculation about his sexual orientation, he never publicly addressed the subject
Richard_Simmons
Philosophical and spiritual question
produced much philosophical, scientific, theological, and metaphysical speculation throughout history. Different people and cultures believe in different
Meaning_of_life
Medieval mystery play
Infobox play is being considered for merging. › The Second Shepherds' Play (also known as The Second Shepherds' Pageant) is a famous medieval mystery play which
The_Second_Shepherds'_Play
1996 play by Suzan-Lori Parks
‹ The template Infobox play is being considered for merging. › Venus is a 1996 play written by American playwright Suzan-Lori Parks about the life of Khoekhoe
Venus_(play)
Baseball Spirits (Pro Yakyū Spirits) R.B.I. Baseball Super Mega Baseball Triple Play World Stadium (Great Sluggers) Agnello, Anthony John (7 August 2014). "A
List_of_baseball_video_games
Portuguese football manager (born 1963)
which he also threw into the crowd. The 2006–07 season saw growing media speculation that Mourinho would leave the club at the season's conclusion due to
José_Mourinho
French footballer (born 1998)
record 6 time Ligue 1 top goalscorer. In 2024, after several years of speculation, Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, winning the Pichichi Trophy
Kylian_Mbappé
Medical history of American celebrity
to change dramatically. The changes to his face triggered widespread speculation of extensive cosmetic surgery, and his skin tone became much lighter
Health and appearance of Michael Jackson
Health_and_appearance_of_Michael_Jackson
American basketball player (born 1988)
— Jeremy Lin, during 2012 All-Star Weekend interview There has been speculation that Lin's career was adversely affected by stereotypes about the athletic
Jeremy_Lin
Indian cricketer (born 1988)
has attracted significant media interest, with persistent rumours and speculations swirling around in the press, as both parties remained reticent about
Virat_Kohli
American actor (born 1988)
Around its release in December 2023, the film generated buzz because of speculation about a potential off-screen romance between Powell and Sweeney, although
Glen_Powell
American chess grandmaster (1943–2008)
Karpov who refused to play against him under Fischer's conditions. Whether Karpov could have beaten Fischer is a matter of speculation. Lev Alburt felt that
Bobby_Fischer
Children's game
significance of this form of pretend play has not yet been determined; however, there have been some speculations[by whom?] that it supports children's
Make_believe
Brazilian footballer (born 1992)
del Rey finals since Ferenc Puskás in the 1960s. By July 2017, media speculation emerged that Neymar wanted to leave Barcelona for PSG, who he had been
Neymar
Romanian footballer (born 1980)
Roma sought a bank guarantee, which was subsequently denied. After much speculation, however, Roma finally completed the purchase of Chivu in September,
Cristian_Chivu
National Hockey League team in Salt Lake City, Utah
replaced by previously announced finalist "Utah Outlaws". On April 30, speculation arose that "Mammoth" was the selected name following leaks online that
Utah_Mammoth
English football player and manager (born 1985)
also requested not to play. On 5 July 2013, new United manager David Moyes announced that Rooney was not for sale, after speculation that Chelsea, Arsenal
Wayne_Rooney
British rock band
collaboration received a positive response from fans and critics, resulting in speculation about future projects together. On 25 and 26 April, May and Taylor appeared
Queen_(band)
Football club
there has been speculation that the club would relocate to Bloemfontein and attempt to claim that club's name. Initially scheduled to play in Pretoria,
Siwelele_F.C.
2008 film by Matt Reeves
Beowulf (2007). With limited pre-release details, it garnered online speculation, including forums and websites dedicated to uncovering hidden information
Cloverfield
English footballer and manager (born 1980)
tenth league goal for the club against Watford on 16 August 2011. Amid speculation that Tottenham Hotspur would sign the player, Parker handed West Ham
Scott_Parker
Underwater sound detected in 1997 from a non-tectonic cryoseism (ice quake)
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 1997. By 2012, earlier speculation that the sound originated from a marine animal was replaced by NOAA's
Bloop
1964 musical revue
Singers. No revivals are known to have been staged since the original run.[speculation?] "E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company" "Antron, Nylon, Lycra, Orlon, Dacron"
The Wonderful World of Chemistry
The_Wonderful_World_of_Chemistry
English footballer and manager (born 1981)
to whether Santini really wanted him at all as there was much media speculation that Carrick was bought by Tottenham's Director of Football Frank Arnesen
Michael_Carrick
Colombian footballer (born 1986)
both teams through. Peruvian midfielder Renato Tapia admitted to the speculation by saying that the Colombians approached them about the draw as they
Radamel_Falcao
Welsh actor (born 1989)
describes himself as having come from a working-class background. Following speculation about his sexuality, Egerton explained that it is "a joy to support"
Taron_Egerton
American actress and model (1926–1962)
introduced to contradict suicide as the cause of Monroe's death. The speculation that Monroe had been murdered first gained mainstream attention with
Marilyn_Monroe
Swedish footballer (born 1981)
Russia by defeating Italy in the second qualifying round, there was speculation about a possible return of Ibrahimović to the national team. Ibrahimović
Zlatan_Ibrahimović
American tennis player (born 1981)
photo sparks pregnancy speculation". ESPN. Retrieved April 19, 2017. "Serena Williams Confirms She's Pregnant After Day of Speculation". The New York Times
Serena_Williams
Dutch footballer and manager (born 1973)
Sport. 22 July 2007. Herbert, Ian (21 May 2008). "Transfer news and speculation, 21 May". Independent, The (London). Retrieved 13 October 2013. "Soccer:
Edgar_Davids
Brazilian footballer
freely sign with another club. On 20 February 2020, after several days of speculation, Corinthians announced they had signed Éderson for five years. On 20
Éderson (footballer, born 1999)
Éderson_(footballer,_born_1999)
Wife of William Shakespeare (1556–1623)
personality and relationship to Shakespeare have been the subject of much speculation by many historians and writers. Anne Hathaway is believed to have grown
Anne Hathaway (wife of Shakespeare)
Anne_Hathaway_(wife_of_Shakespeare)
Claims of ancient ancestry
greatly both in the quality of their research and the degree to which speculation plays a role in their proposed connections. No European DFA is accepted
Descent_from_antiquity
2014 deaths of Dutch students in Panama
circumstances and aftermath of their disappearance have resulted in much speculation about their final days. Although many theories have been presented as
Deaths of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon
Deaths_of_Kris_Kremers_and_Lisanne_Froon
American rapper and producer (born 1969)
in court, where the truth will be established based on evidence, not speculation". In 2025, Peacock released the documentary movie Diddy: The Making of
Sean_Combs
Indian ghost hunter (1984–2016)
found dead of asphyxiation at his Dwarka home on July 7, 2016, prompting speculation in various media by fans and paranormal enthusiasts that his death was
Gaurav_Tiwari
Ivorian footballer (born 1983)
with his transition into coaching, with a lot of speculation as it whether he would continue playing in Asia for another season. Touré was a regular member
Yaya_Touré
Japanese media franchise
pictures of themselves in motion-capture gear in March 2016; this led to speculation that a new Devil May Cry game was in development. According to Capcom
Devil_May_Cry
Dutch football coach and player (born 1969)
Overmars and French midfielder Emmanuel Petit in the close season led to speculation over Bergkamp's future. He ultimately agreed terms on a contract extension
Dennis_Bergkamp
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1994)
Hughes there was some speculation as to whether the team would seek to re-sign Kulak or explore trading him. On March 19, 2022, he played what would prove
Brett_Kulak
2026 song by Lana Del Rey
for multiple James Bond films. While the song released in April 2026, speculation around the release started as early as October 2025, when it was discovered
First_Light_(song)
Swedish pop group
"Ring Ring" failed to reach the Top 30 in the UK, increasing growing speculation that the group were simply a Eurovision one-hit wonder. In November 1974
ABBA
Association football match in London
Lyden were all sidelined with long-term injuries. There was considerable speculation in the media over Lampard's future at Derby with him being strongly linked
2019 EFL Championship play-off final
2019_EFL_Championship_play-off_final
English actor and filmmaker (born 1964)
character was referred to only as "the other Doctor". This prompted media speculation that Morrissey would be taking over the lead role after Tennant quit
David_Morrissey
Internet financial scheme
Domain name speculation, popular as domain investing, domain flipping or domaining in professional jargon, is the practice of identifying and registering
Domain_name_speculation
British princess (1930–2002)
including her reputed romances and social circle, was often the subject of speculation by the press. Her divorce and lifestyle drew controversy, and she became
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
Princess_Margaret,_Countess_of_Snowdon
American mass murderer (1953–2017)
officially undetermined, and the possible factors are the subject of speculation. Paddock was a real-estate investor, property manager, accountant, private
Stephen_Paddock
Former football stadium of West Ham United FC
Ham moving to the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Summer Olympics, with speculation increasing after new club chairman Eggert Magnusson confirmed he was
Boleyn_Ground
Spanish actor (born 1969)
adaptation of the 8-novel Stephen King series, and to end months of speculation, Bardem officially confirmed his role in Skyfall during an interview
Javier_Bardem
Global decentralized trading of international currencies
dollars. It also supports direct speculation and evaluation relative to the value of currencies and the carry trade speculation, based on the differential interest
Foreign_exchange_market
Belgian footballer (born 1991)
to achieve the honour. Following the 2008–09 season, constant media speculation occurred in numerous countries regarding Hazard's availability on the
Eden_Hazard
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1961)
had decided to retire. The NHL lockout eliminated the next season. All speculation ended on September 12, 2005, when he announced his retirement on ESPN
Mark_Messier
French footballer (born 1979)
the UEFA Champions League. Fans turned on the striker amid transfer speculation and a perceived lack of enthusiasm, giving him the nickname "Le Sulk"
Nicolas_Anelka
English footballer (born 1974)
departure of England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson in 2006, there was speculation regarding Scholes making himself available for international duty again
Paul_Scholes
American professional golfer (born 1993)
his Sunday singles match against Sergio García. In February 2022, amid speculation that he was joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour, DeChambeau released
Bryson_DeChambeau
American actor (1932–1992)
Perkins reportedly made light of his own vocal style, and there is speculation that he did not have long-term commitment to a music career. He continued
Anthony_Perkins
Mexican footballer and manager (born 1988)
move on in the summer of 2011 in order to play first team football. On 26 July 2011, after weeks of speculation, Juárez was loaned out to La Liga side Real
Efraín_Juárez
Trick play in American or Canadian football
and lateral, also known colloquially as the hook and ladder, is a trick play in American, Canadian football and indoor American football. The hook and
Hook_and_ladder_(football)
2021 Marvel Studios television miniseries
the multiverse and indicated a crossover with the X-Men film series; speculation also arose that additional members of the X-Men would appear in the series
WandaVision
American actress and television personality (1967–2007)
publicized marriage to 89-year-old billionaire J. Howard Marshall resulted in speculation that she was a gold digger, which she denied. Following Marshall's death
Anna_Nicole_Smith
American actor, director, author, economic commentator (born 1978)
proliferation of celebrity endorsements of unstable cryptocurrencies, their speculation, and NFTs. McKenzie testified at the United States Senate Committee on
Ben_McKenzie
German football manager (born 1973)
Joining at the beginning of the summer window, Tuchel was eager to avoid speculation and off-the-pitch distractions. He addressed the issue of star players
Thomas_Tuchel
Brazilian footballer (born 1986)
outside the box in a 2–2 away draw. In the second half of September, media speculation reported that teammates Igor Denisov and Aleksandr Kerzhakov were unsatisfied
Hulk_(footballer)
British indie pop band
(keyboard, guitar) and Smith joining in 2006. Whilst there has been much speculation over the meaning of the band's name, the band have said they just liked
The_xx
French footballer (born 1991)
competition's Player of the Season. In 2019, after several years of speculation, he departed Atlético for Barcelona in a transfer worth €120 million
Antoine_Griezmann
1921 play by Luigi Pirandello
Damian and reacts angrily, but is later calmed. Act two begins with speculation among the visitors about Henry, as well as what he sees in Matilda, who
Henry_IV_(Pirandello_play)
Video game series
social media posts "from the original 2021 PlayStation Showcase had also been deleted" which sparked speculation on the status of the remake. In response
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Star_Wars:_Knights_of_the_Old_Republic
1956 American dramatic black comedy film by Elia Kazan
backlash was believed to be the seduction scene between Baker and Wallach. Speculation arose among some audiences that during their scene together on a swinging
Baby_Doll
Census-designated place in Nevada, United States
mining and milling operations. Mining stocks were heavily traded, and speculation played a central role in Comstock finance. By the late 1860s, control shifted
Virginia_City,_Nevada
English footballer (born 1984)
against Wisła Kraków. Bentley's club performances attracted much transfer speculation.[citation needed] However, on 27 February 2007, despite being linked
David_Bentley
National Basketball Association team in Los Angeles, California
a row, despite a 6–24 shooting performance in game seven. After much speculation, head coach Phil Jackson returned for the 2010–11 season. In the playoffs
Los_Angeles_Lakers
1993 American drama film by Adrian Lyne
screen tested for the role of Diana Murphy. Cruise backed out amidst speculation that the film's morals conflicted with his new involvement in the Church
Indecent_Proposal
Irish association football player (born 1976)
closing in on the record. Due to Given's lack of playing time with his club Aston Villa, there was speculation that he would make himself available for selection
Shay_Given
Polish footballer (born 1988)
president Enrico Preziosi decided to cancel the transfer. Following press speculation that Lewandowski might move to one of a number of clubs, he joined Bundesliga
Robert_Lewandowski
Unidentified serial killer in London in 1888
removal of internal organs from at least three of the victims led to speculation that the killer had some anatomical or surgical knowledge. Rumours that
Jack_the_Ripper
Handheld game console
crystal which would later aid in the development of the Nintendo 3DS. Speculation on the development of a successor to the Nintendo DS began in late 2009
Nintendo_3DS
SPECULATION PLAY
SPECULATION PLAY
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of Joyce. There is a family tradition among bearers of the name that it means ‘chosen’, from Middle English, Old French chois (of Germanic origin). In the Middle Ages the word was used both for an ‘act of choosing’ and a ‘thing chosen’, and as an adjective with the meaning ‘chosen’, ‘select’, ‘favored’. Perhaps this word gave rise to a nickname, but there is no evidence to support this speculation.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name Gullake, Gudloc (Old English GūðlÄc, composed of the elements gūð ‘battle’ + lÄc ‘sport’, ‘play’, reinforced by the Old Norse cognate Guðleikr).See Gullick.
Biblical
Mizpeh, a watch-tower; speculation
Surname or Lastname
English
English : one of the most common and widespread of English surnames, either a nickname for someone who was fond of dressing in this color (Old English grēne) or who had played the part of the ‘Green Man’ in the May Day celebrations, or a topographic name for someone who lived near a village green, Middle English grene (a transferred use of the color term). In North America this name has no doubt assimilated cognates from other European languages, notably German Grün (see Gruen).Jewish (American) : Americanized form of German Grün or Yiddish Grin, Ashkenazic ornamental names meaning ‘green’ or a short form of any of the numerous compounds with this element.Irish : translation of various Gaelic surnames derived from glas ‘gray’, ‘green’, ‘blue’. See also Fahey.North German : short form of a habitational name from a place name with Gren- as the first element (for example Greune, Greubole).
Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, German, and Dutch
English, Scottish, German, and Dutch : from Horn 1 with the agent suffix -er; an occupational name for someone who made or sold small articles made of horn, a metonymic occupational name for someone who played a musical instrument made from the horn of an animal, or a topographic name for someone who lived at a ‘horn’ of land.habitational name from Horner in Diptford, Devon, which is named from Old English horn ‘horn of land’ + ora ‘hill spur’, ‘ridge’.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant of Horn 4.
Girl/Female
Biblical
A watch-tower, speculation.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a player on the lute, Middle English lutar, an agent derivative of lute.English : metonymic occupational name for an otter hunter, from Old French loutre ‘otter’.Dutch : variant of Luther 1.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : nickname from Middle English king, Old English cyning ‘king’ (originally merely a tribal leader, from Old English cyn(n) ‘tribe’, ‘race’ + the Germanic suffix -ing). The word was already used as a byname before the Norman Conquest, and the nickname was common in the Middle Ages, being used to refer to someone who conducted himself in a kingly manner, or one who had played the part of a king in a pageant, or one who had won the title in a tournament. In other cases it may actually have referred to someone who served in the king’s household. The American surname has absorbed several European cognates and equivalents with the same meaning, for example German König (see Koenig), Swiss German Küng, French Leroy. It is also found as an Ashkenazic Jewish surname, of ornamental origin.Chinese : variant of Jin 1.Chinese : , , , , Jing.
Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, and Irish
English, Scottish, and Irish : occupational name for a player on the harp, from an agent derivative of Middle English, Middle Dutch harp ‘harp’. The harper was one of the most important figures of a medieval baronial hall, especially in Scotland and northern England, and the office of harper was sometimes hereditary. The Scottish surname is probably an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Chruiteir ‘son of the harper’ (from Gaelic cruit ‘harp’, ‘stringed instrument’). This surname has long been present in Ireland.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from the city name Leicester which was recorded in the 10th century as Ligora caester "Ligora's fort." Ligora is related to Liguria, a very old place name of obscure origin, dating back to pre-Roman times. There has been some speculation concerning a possible connection between Ligora/Liguria and Celtic Lug, LESTER means "oath."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Waldie.German : habitational name for someone from any of several places in Pomerania and Brandenburg called Waldow.Cornelius Waldo was living in Ipswich, MA, in 1647. Samuel Waldo (1695–1759) was born in Boston and became a land speculator in ME.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from an agent derivative of Middle English pleyen ‘to play’, hence an occupational name for an actor or musician or a nickname for a successful competitor in contests of athletic or sporting prowess.
Surname or Lastname
Jewish (American)
Jewish (American) : Americanized form of Gorelik.English (chiefly Lancashire) : from Middle English garlek ‘garlic’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of garlic or perhaps a nickname for someone who ate a lot of garlic. An alternative derivation of the English name is from an unrecorded survival into Middle English of the Old English personal name GÄrlÄc, which is composed of the elements gÄr ‘spear’ + lÄc ‘sport’, ‘play’.German : altered form of Garlich (see Gerlich).
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Nottinghamshire)
English (chiefly Nottinghamshire) : nickname from the personal name Herod (Greek HÄ“rÅdÄ“s, apparently derived from hÄ“rÅs ‘hero’), borne by the king of Judea (died ad 4) who at the time of the birth of Christ ordered that all male children in Bethlehem should be slaughtered (Matthew 2: 16–18). In medieval mystery plays Herod was portrayed as a blustering tyrant, and the name was therefore given to someone one who had played the part, or who had an overbearing temper.English : variant of Harold (1 or 2).Greek : shortened form of Herodiadis, a patronymic from the classical personal name HÄ“rodiÅn. This was the name of a relative of St. Paul and an early Bishop of Patras, venerated in the Orthodox Church. HÄ“rodÄ“s ‘Herod’ is also found in Greek as a nickname for a violent man, but this is less likely to be the source of the surname.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : status name from Middle English knyghte ‘knight’, Old English cniht ‘boy’, ‘youth’, ‘serving lad’. This word was used as a personal name before the Norman Conquest, and the surname may in part reflect a survival of this. It is also possible that in a few cases it represents a survival of the Old English sense into Middle English, as an occupational name for a domestic servant. In most cases, however, it clearly comes from the more exalted sense that the word achieved in the Middle Ages. In the feudal system introduced by the Normans the word was applied at first to a tenant bound to serve his lord as a mounted soldier. Hence it came to denote a man of some substance, since maintaining horses and armor was an expensive business. As feudal obligations became increasingly converted to monetary payments, the term lost its precise significance and came to denote an honorable estate conferred by the king on men of noble birth who had served him well. Knights in this last sense normally belonged to ancient noble families with distinguished family names of their own, so that the surname is more likely to have been applied to a servant in a knightly house or to someone who had played the part of a knight in a pageant or won the title in some contest of skill.Irish : part translation of Gaelic Mac an Ridire ‘son of the rider or knight’. See also McKnight.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Norfolk)
English (mainly Norfolk) : habitational name from a place in Suffolk, so called from Old English plæga, plega ‘sport’, ‘play’ + ford ‘ford’.
Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, German, and Dutch
English, Scottish, German, and Dutch : from Middle English, Middle High German, Middle Dutch horn ‘horn’, applied in a variety of senses: as a metonymic occupational name for someone who made small articles, such as combs, spoons, and window lights, out of horn; as a metonymic occupational name for someone who played a musical instrument made from the horn of an animal; as a topographic name for someone who lived by a horn-shaped spur of a hill or tongue of land in a bend of a river, or a habitational name from any of the places named with this element (for example, in England, Horne in Surrey on a spur of a hill and Horn in Rutland in a bend of a river); as a nickname, perhaps referring to some feature of a person’s physical appearance, or denoting a cuckolded husband.Norwegian : habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named, from Old Norse horn ‘horn’, ‘spur of land’.Swedish : ornamental or topographic name from horn ‘horn’, ‘spur of land’.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : presumably from German Horn ‘horn’, adopted as a surname for reasons that are not clear. It may be purely ornamental, or it may refer to the ram’s horn (Hebrew shofar) blown in the Synagogue during various ceremonies.
Girl/Female
Biblical
A watch-tower, speculation.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from the vocabulary word lord, presumably for someone who behaved in a lordly manner, or perhaps one who had earned the title in some contest of skill or had played the part of the ‘Lord of Misrule’ in the Yuletide festivities. It may also have been an occupational name for a servant in the household of the lord of the manor, or possibly a status name for a landlord or the lord of the manor himself. The word itself derives from Old English hlÄford, earlier hlÄf-weard, literally ‘loaf-keeper’, since the lord or chief of a clan was responsible for providing food for his dependants.Irish : English name adopted as a translation of the main element of Gaelic Ó Tighearnaigh (see Tierney) and Mac Thighearnáin (see McKiernan).French : nickname from Old French l’ord ‘the dirty one’.Possibly an altered spelling of Laur.The French name is particularly associated with Acadia in Canada, around 1760.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : according to Reaney this is a nickname from an unattested Old English word cybbe meaning ‘clumsy’ or ‘thickset’. Reaney’s speculation is apparently based on taking the Middle English word kibble ‘cudgel’ as a diminutive of an unattested Old English word. Corresponding personal names have been postulated for the place names Kibworth (‘enclosure of a man called Cybba’) and Kibblesworth (‘enclosure of a man called Cybbel’); so, in theory, the surname could be a reflex of these Old English personal names.North German : nickname for a cantankerous person, from Middle Low German, Middle High German kiven ‘to quarrel’.
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Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Oriya, Sanskrit
Duo
Female
German
 Feminine form of German Ernust, ERNA means "battle (to the death), serious business." Compare with another form of Erna.
Girl/Female
Australian, Greek
Esteemed; Well Thought of
Girl/Female
Indian
Comfort, Ease, Amusement
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Good friend
Female
Spanish
Spanish form of English Charity, CARIDAD means "dear."Â
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, English
From the Heather Covered Hill; From the Hedged Valley; From the Hill of Heather
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Highest Gem
Female
Yiddish
(גְּלוּקֶע) Yiddish name GLUCKE means "good luck."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the Middle English personal name Wikke (see Wick 2).
SPECULATION PLAY
SPECULATION PLAY
SPECULATION PLAY
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SPECULATION PLAY
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Of or pertaining to speculation in land, goods, shares, etc.; as, a speculative dealer or enterprise.
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Speculatory; speculative.
n.
The act of speculating.
n.
One who speculates, or forms theories; a speculator; a theorist.
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One who forms theories; one given to theory and speculation; a speculatist.
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Undue boldness of speculation; unbelief.
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Speculation; theory.
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Given to speculation; contemplative.
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Exhibiting undue boldness of speculation; skeptical.
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One who engages in speculation; one who buys and sells goods, land, etc., with the expectation of deriving profit from fluctuations in price.
a.
Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theoretical learning; theoretic sciences.
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Involving, or formed by, speculation; ideal; theoretical; not established by demonstration.
n.
A game at cards in which the players buy from one another trumps or whole hands, upon a chance of getting the highest trump dealt, which entitles the holder to the pool of stakes.
n.
A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.
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Power of sight.
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Philosophical speculation and discussion.
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A conclusion to which the mind comes by speculating; mere theory; view; notion; conjecture.
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A dealer in stocks or any commodity for speculative purposes; a speculator.
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Exercising speculation; speculative.
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The speculative part of a science; speculation.