Where did the word Ritz originate from?

The toponym Ritz is derived from the Old High German word "hriot" meaning reeds, and thus the name would indicate "one who dwelled near a reedy or swampy place.
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What nationality is the last name Ritz?

German: from a short form of the personal name Rizo, itself derived in part from Richard and in part from Heinrich (see Henry). probably an altered spelling of South German Rütz (see Ruetz).
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What does Ritz mean in UK slang?

Definition of ritz

(Entry 1 of 2) slang. : to behave superciliously toward : snub.
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Does ritzy come from Ritz Carlton?

Etymology. From the Ritz Hotels of New York, London, etc (now Ritz-Carlton Hotels) +‎ -y, from Ritz hotel founder César Ritz, from southern Switzerland.
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Is Ritzs a word?

Yes, ritz is in the scrabble dictionary.
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Is Ritz legal in Scrabble?

RITZ is a valid scrabble word.
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What is the plural of Ritz?

Proper noun

Ritz (plural Ritzes)
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What is the meaning of Bel Air?

proper noun

An affluent residential section of Los Angeles, California.
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What does it mean to call someone a Ritz cracker?

Cracker, sometimes white cracker or cracka, is a racial epithet directed towards white people, used especially with regard to poor rural whites in the Southern United States.
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What does the term Puttin on the Ritz mean?

informal. to live in elegance and luxury, esp. to make an ostentatious show of one's wealth. They put on the ritz to impress their guests. Also: put on the Ritz.
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What is Ritz style?

The Ritz has become so associated with luxury and elegance that the word "ritzy" has entered the English language to denote something that is ostentatiously stylish, fancy, or fashionable.
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How much would it cost to buy the Ritz?

LONDON (Reuters) - The owners of London's Ritz hotel, a haven for royals, statesmen and movie stars, have hinted that they would be open to selling the luxury establishment for $1 billion, a source close to them said on Thursday.
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How much is the Ritz London per night?

The “Puttin' on The Ritz” package is priced from £718 for a Superior King Room (inclusive of VAT) based upon two people sharing and includes: One night's accommodation. A bottle of Champagne Barons de Rothschild – Ritz Reserve on arrival. The legendary Afternoon Tea in The Palm Court.
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How many Ritz are there?

With 111 hotels worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton enjoys a global reputation for its award-winning luxury hotels, residences, golf courses, spas, and restaurants.
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Why is Bel-Air called Bel-Air?

Alphonzo Bell, an entrepreneurial businessman and wealthy oil tycoon, bought 600 acres of land to the west of Los Angeles. He named the area 'Bel-Air' and created an exclusive neighborhood.
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How do you pronounce Bel-Air?

  1. Phonetic spelling of Belair. BELL-air. Be-lair.
  2. Meanings for Belair. It is a Travel agency in Chennai in Tamil Nadu of India, by which flight and airline tickets are booked with the best discounts.
  3. Examples of in a sentence. SmackDown's Bianca Belair on ThunderDome, plans for WWE ... ...
  4. Translations of Belair. Russian : Белэйр
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Is Bel-Air a real place?

Bel Air (or Bel-Air) is a residential neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles, California, in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Founded in 1923, it is the home of The Hannah Carter Japanese Garden and the American Jewish University.
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How do you spell Ritz?

put on the ritz, Informal. to live in elegance and luxury, especially to make an ostentatious show of one's wealth: They put on the ritz to impress their guests. Also put on the Ritz.
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What words end in Z?

5 letter words that end with Z
  • abuzz.
  • blitz.
  • bortz.
  • capiz.
  • fritz.
  • frizz.
  • glitz.
  • grosz.
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Is Xi a Scrabble word?

Yes, xi is a valid Scrabble word.
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Is zit a Scrabble?

Yes, zit is a valid Scrabble word.
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