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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BLADE PROTECTION
Back in Middle English, the term scabbard had various spellings such as scauberc, scaberke, skabrek, scabarge, skabarge, scaubert, before…
People who look like me
Q: I often hear Blacks speak of “people who look like me” in referring to opportunities or possibilities. When I…
PARTHINIAN SHOT
Upon further reflection, the phrase parting shot caught my attention. Originally, I thought it simply meant a final remark…
WE STAN ETYMOLOGY
The term we stan has become a popular slang phrase among Gen Z and Millennial individuals, signifying strong agreement…
NERO THE BEAST
In Revelation 13:18, the Bible (depending on the version) says "let him who has understanding calculate the number of…
A FUN SPIEL
Today, the word spiel means "persuasive speech", but it comes from a German word meaning "performance" or "game", possibly by…
SNATCHING LOOT
The term loot was initially documented in a 1788 English-Hindi dictionary with the same meaning it holds today. Although…
BREAKING A FEW EGGS
The saying you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs has its roots in eighteenth-century French as…