[TowerTalk] root of guy wire?

[Chris BONDE]

I think that the term 'guy' meaning rope or chain used to steady a load or hold a tent 
etc originates from the Old French 'guis'  (donot pronounce the 's'  Maybe similar to 
the english word 'guide' as well.

Chris opr VE7HCB

From:           	"Matt Beer" <matt_beer at edwardrose.com>
To:             	<towertalk at contesting.com>
Date sent:      	Wed, 5 Nov 2003 14:43:35 -0500
Subject:        	[TowerTalk] root of guy wire?

> This may sound strange but, what is the root of the term guy wire or
> just singly "guy" as a support.  Where did it originate from?
> 
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