The word derby has English roots. First of all, Derby is the surname of the dynasty of English lords, who, due to their fame and great financial capabilities, were engaged in various activities and were the founders of many concepts.
This word has several meanings. First of all, it is known as a sports term, which will be described below. But there are several more meanings of this word.
So different derby
The word “derby” is used in several senses.
- This is the last name of the dynasty of English wealthy industrialists, leading its history since the 4th century. The most famous representative is Lord Edward Smith Stanley, Earl and Prime Minister of England, who is the founder of equestrian sport.
- These are universal shoes with open lacing, in which the side parts are sewn from the top to the central. With the laces untied, the side parts diverge to the sides, and the front part is also a tongue. Such shoes usually have a small heel and a toe slightly elongated forward, and if the shoes are high and imitate ankle boots, they become very similar to jockey leggings.
- These are the famous “survival” car fights in Canada, America and Germany. They do not have a special status and are often held as part of a car show. The main goal of such battles is to smash other people's cars, staying on the go. Usually from 5 to 10 cars participate in races, the main goal of their drivers is to break up neighboring cars in a colorful and bright way so that their vehicles stay on track and all the rest go to a landfill.
- The word used in politics in a figurative sense when it comes to tough and tense struggle during the election campaign.
- These are well-known brands of Ukrainian leather goods and Australian refrigerators.
- Derby is a Volkswagen car manufactured before 1981.
- In addition, the name Derby has several geographical features: cities in the UK (County Derbyshire), USA (Colorado) and Western Australia, an English monastery, as well as the football club of England.
Soccer derby
What is soccer derby, and where did this kind of competition come from?
1. History
According to one version, football derby borrowed their name from equestrian. According to another version, initially they started to play football at the regional level (between the two parts of the city) in the city of Derby, which gave the name to this game meeting in football.
According to some sources, it was customary to play a game similar to football in England during the Great Royal Shrovetide. Any resident of the city could participate in the game, there were no special rules, the game was spontaneous, and the main goal was to deliver the ball by any means to the indicated places. The game took place near the River Duent, and the factory of monasticism in the north and the gallows for criminals in the south of the city were considered the “gates”.
The game was very cruel and looked more like a fight, which is quite typical for Pancake week games. Often such games ended with bruises, bruises, accidents and even deaths.
2. Modernity
A soccer derby is a match between rivals from the same district or city. The real meaning of the word derby is “the game of neighbors”.
Winning a local tournament is no less prestigious than participating in international competitions. Rivalry within the same city always causes a strong desire to win and proudly represent the face of their city.
City matches are held in England, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Italy, Spain, Scotland and other countries.
The most famous players in the neighboring matches are the Italian clubs Inter and Milan, the British Glasgow Rangers and Sentica, the Manchester clubs (City and United), the Roman rivals (Roma and Lazio). In Moscow, the Moscow competitions of football clubs CSKA and Spartak and the matches of the implacable enemies of St. Petersburg Zenit and Moscow Dynamo are known.
In some countries, the term “derby” is replaced with “classic” or “super classic”.
Oddly enough, but in the city where this football trend originated, there is no longer a derby. Both clubs (“County” and “Midland”) were combined into one, which competes in another region. This football club is still known, but apart from the name of the derby tradition, it has not been preserved.
Equestrian Derby ... In History
Horse racing has been held in England since 1309. And in 1780, the rich English lord of the Derby clan, Eduard Smith Stanley, decided to organize on his estate competitions of three-year-old horses from his stable. It was a performance on the occasion of his marriage, also organized in order to draw attention to purebred horses, which he was very proud of. The most famous and wealthy people from all over the country were invited to the event. Horse racing was a huge success, many high-ranking people began to hold such events on their estates, but horse racing at Lord Stanley has long been considered the best in organization and in the number of participants. Thus, gradually the name Derby became a household name.
And modernity ...
Currently, racing derby games are held in many countries, including Russia. Three and four-year-old young horses participate in the game (depending on the country where the races take place, the age of the horses is slightly different), since this age is considered the prime of life for animals.
The winner of the games is recognized as a horse and jockey. The distance is 1600 and 2400 meters in Russia or 1 and 1.5 miles in Western countries. Horse racing is held annually. Both racing and race horses participate in competitions.
The world's most famous horse derby are Epsom (Great Britain), Kentucky (USA), International Trotter (USA) and European Derby. In Germany, this word means horse racing with obstacles at various distances. In Russia, the most famous is the "Great All-Russian Derby Prize" in Moscow. In addition, there are separate games for purebred horses of the Oryol, Arab and Akhal-Teke breeds.
Conclusion
Thus, the word “derby” has several meanings. This is an old English surname and city names, a car brand and shoe style, political slang and trademarks, as well as car survival races. But more often than not, this term refers to sports Derby games - football and equestrian competitions.