This word originates from a French word pertaining to 'organization'. It is thought to have evolved from a surgeon to a famous military figure of early 19th century, although some believe it is attributed to a Russian during a war about 50 years later. Today it is commonly performed using a colour system. What is it, and who first utilized it?

lanfranco

Well, this took a while, because at first I thought the question might involve military communications (though I was certain that it must also involve the Crimean War). I learned a lot about signaling. However, the answer is "triage," from the French "trier" -- "to sort": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triage Aug 03 06, 1:54 PM

peasypod

Attagirl Frnakie, I knew you'd get it, eventually. Personally I thought our resident pathologist may have jumped on this one... ;) Aug 03 06, 8:36 PM

peasypod

Frnakie....I like that. Aug 03 06, 8:37 PM

lanfranco

Frnakie -- sort of looks like "snaky." Which reminds me, can I have a piece of the Holy Bazookie? Aug 03 06, 8:45 PM

peasypod

Er...Helena is busy with it right now. How about a stick of witlof instead? Aug 03 06, 8:54 PM

lanfranco

Endive is fine. God forbid I should interrupt Helena while she's, um, communing .... Aug 03 06, 9:54 PM

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