This usage of “spiel” is from Yiddish, I think. The word is originally German for “game” but transformed its meaning during the development of the Yiddish language (which branched off from German in the 10th century and was influenced by Hebrew, Aramaic and Slavic languages). That’s how I understand it, anyway …
That’s more of an apology than we got from a lying Attorney General or a corrupt IRS.
Where does the Buck stop?
When did the Captain STOP going down with a rotten ship?
This usage of “spiel” is from Yiddish, I think. The word is originally German for “game” but transformed its meaning during the development of the Yiddish language (which branched off from German in the 10th century and was influenced by Hebrew, Aramaic and Slavic languages). That’s how I understand it, anyway …
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_of_Yiddish_origin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yiddish
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