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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WORSHIPPING WORDS
Have you ever heard of the word epeolatry? It refers to "the worship of words" and was first used by…
DRESSING RULES
A few days ago, I mentioned how the word dress originated from the Latin word regere, which means "to…
PAYING FOR LARCENY
The term larceny was adopted in 1475 from the Anglo-Norman word larcen, with the origin of the suffix -y…
The Tragic Etymology of “Nostalgia” – Useless Etymology
The word “nostalgia” first described homesickness and likely PTSD symptoms experienced by Swiss soldiers and mercenaries who fought abroad in…
LIZArD OF THE INDIES
Today, I learned an interesting fact about the origin of the word alligator. Contrary to popular belief, it does…
DROPS AND TASTES
In my recent French class, my professor shared an interesting tidbit about the origin of the English word gout,…
The Grammarphobia Blog: Mixed marriage: two ways to wed
When it comes to officiating a wedding, some may wonder whether to use "officiate a wedding" or "officiate at a…
ASSOCIATED POWERS
Before the United Nations was called the United Nations, it was just a group of countries without any unifying…