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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FLESHY CARNATIONS
The noun carnation first appeared in English in a 1533 French language textbook, describing the rosy pink color of the…
SEA SAUCE
Marinara sauce originated in Italy and gained popularity in America through Italian immigrants in the mid-twentieth century. References to marinara…
COAL SAUCE
The term carbonara sauce was first mentioned in 1950 in the Italian newspaper La Stampa, referring to a dish popular…
FRESHLY CAUGHT CORNISH PIXIES
The term pixie was initially documented in a 1542 translation of Erasmus's Apophthegmes, where it was likened to hobgoblins.…
TURF-SLINGING
My friend recently humorously suggested that the word slang might be a portmanteau of "short language". While this is…
CATS AND KITTENS
When asked about the spelling difference between cat and kitten, the answer may not be as straightforward as expected.…
CABARET CHAMBER
The musical Cabaret was titled after an old-fashioned term for "nightclub" as it was set in one. The term was…
The Grammarphobia Blog: We thank you kindly
Q: Are the expressions "Thank you kindly" and "Is she doing poorly?" dated? A: These phrases may sound old-fashioned, but…