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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NATIONAL BISCUITS
In previous articles, I've discussed two popular Nabisco products - Oreos and Triscuits. However, I have yet to explore the…
FALL INTO WITH
 When the term coincidence was first mentioned in a 1626 natural history book by Francis Bacon, it described the…
MEANS TO AN END
 In the realm of philosophy, the concept of telos is utilized to denote the inherent purpose of an individual…
LITTLE LITTLE MARY
 The term marionette was adopted in 1645 from Middle French marionnette, which literally means "little little Mary". It is…
MUG MUG MUGS
 Despite its simple spelling, mug can have a variety of meanings. It first appeared in 1400 as a unit of measurement…
RHOMBOID LOZENGES
 When I think of the word lozenge, two things come to mind: those soothing tablets for sore throats and…
The Grammarphobia Blog: Footing the bill
Q: How did the term “foot” come to be used in the phrase “He’ll foot the bill”? And does it…
PLACING A TOPIC
 Today, the term "topic" can encompass any subject matter, whether in written form or in conversation, whether informal or…