Etymology
BALD CHAUVINISTS
When I think of the word chauvinism, I immediately associate it with sexism, although it can also refer to biased support for any group. Historically, it was linked to…
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BONE FIRE
At first glance, the term bonfire may seem to be derived from the French word for "good," bon, combined…
Like hell, like mad, like stink
Q: What is the origin of the phrase “like stink” (as in “run like stink”)? I know what it means,…
LAKE-OON
The term lagoon has its origins in the early seventeenth century, initially spelled as laguna. Initially, it referred specifically…
FAMOUS WARRIOR
A lothario is a man who unscrupulously seduces women. The term originated from Nicholas Rowe's 1703 play The Fair Penitent, where a…
GRAND TRICKERY
The term grand slam has become deeply ingrained in our recreational culture. In baseball, it signifies a home run…
OVERSEEING CHURCH
During the late 1700s, the Episcopal Church was initially established under the name The Protestant Episcopal Church in the…
SUPERPAR
In the world of golf, the term "below par" signifies excellence, but why does "subpar" have a negative connotation?…
THING TO BE ASHAMED OF
The term impudent (meaning "impertinent") and the word pudendum are etymologically connected. Originating from Latin impudens, via Middle French,…