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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The Grammarphobia Blog: Oh, dear! Oh, deer!
Q: I’ve just started reading The Age of Deer by Erika Howsare, a book that delves into the connections between…
TWISTED LEVIATHAN
 In 1651, Thomas Hobbes was the first person to use the term leviathan in reference to political entities. However,…
FOLLOW AFTER
 The term obsequious, which means "excessively obedient," was borrowed from Latin obsequiem in the late fifteenth century. The Latin…
DRAWING UP EXHAUST
 The term exhaust originated in the English language during the mid-sixteenth century, maintaining a similar definition to its present-day…
ELECTRIC BISCUITS
A Twitter thread discussing the etymology of Triscuit crackers has recently caught the attention of many. The word "Triscuit" was…
CHEERY OATS
 When Cheerios were created in Minnesota in 1941, they were initially named CheeriOats as a play on the word…
BACARDI B
 It may have already been common knowledge among hip hop fans, but it recently dawned on me that the…
SOMBER UMBER
 The Latin word umbra, meaning "shadow", has had a surprisingly large influence on our language. You might immediately recognize it…