Etymology
TEACHING DOCTORS
Have you ever wondered why individuals with non-medical degrees are referred to as doctors? This question sparked my curiosity and led me on a fascinating journey through history. The…
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DEZINFORMATSIYA
When we hear the word disinformation, it may seem like a simple combination of the prefix dis- and the…
CHILLING FRISSON
Have you ever experienced that intense shiver down your spine when listening to a particularly moving piece of music?…
BINGER OF HAR
If you've ever wondered about the word "harbinger" and whether it's related to "bring," you're not alone. Many people mistakenly…
BOY AND GIRL GASKETS
The term gasket, referring to a type of mechanical seal, was adopted in the early 17th century from the…
DOOR USHER
The term usher was introduced into the English language in 1386, spelled as ussher. Its origins can be traced…
MASTICATING MANDIBLES
The term mandible was first introduced in a surgical manual from the early fifteenth century, derived directly from the…
WISE ADVICE
Today I found myself pondering the origin of alfredo sauce. I speculated that it might have a similar meaning…
GOOD GATHERING PLACE LAND
In the 1992 film Wayne's World, singer-songwriter Alice Cooper explains that the name Milwaukee comes from the Algonquian word millioke, meaning "the good…