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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The term gung-ho, meaning "enthusiastic," was first mentioned in a 1942 article in the New York Times Magazine. It…
A BASED ETYMOLOGY
Approximately ten years ago, the term based started to gain popularity as a way to describe a quality of…
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When you hear the word console, you likely think of video game systems or computer accessories. However, the term…
PLACE OF TAXES
The origins of the word tequila can be traced back to an 1844 diary entry by American merchant Josiah…
WELSH FLANNEL
The term flannel originated in a 1503 record of expenses belonging to Elizabeth II, the wife of King Henry VII. It…
MS. MOUNTWEAZEL
Mountweazel is a fascinating term that refers to the practice of adding fake entries into reference works to catch plagiarizers.…
SYTTABUS
Welcome to the course! Below is the syllabus for the semester: Course Information Course Title: Introduction to WordPress Instructor: John…
OMELETTE ON A SMALL PLATE
When the term omelette was first mentioned in a French-English dictionary from the early seventeenth century, it was spelled…