My Dad used to call me "Oris" I'm not sure if it was just a general UK greeting, or maybe a reference of some sort to this ???
You'll likely find it's short for Horace, often used as a term of endearment for younger male family members or junior male staff members.
In common usage when I was younger and I imagine still in the English speaking vernacular today.
I presume derived from the Latin poet but like many English slangs mixed with another common word 😀
You'll likely find it's short for Horace, often used as a term of endearment for younger male family members or junior male staff members.
In common usage when I was younger and I imagine still in the English speaking vernacular today.
I presume derived from the Latin poet but like many English slangs mixed with another common word 😀
Old school today. I really like the raised pips and the numerals font on this dial.
Cal 360 extra-plat, c.1949, French case. Luvverly.
