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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TO POUR OUT SOAP
The term soap has a long history dating back to the eleventh century CE, when it was known as…
ZEALOUS ZEALOTS
In a previous article, I discussed how the term fanatic originally had religious connotations, and the same holds true for…
The Grammarphobia Blog: Upon my word!
Q: In the 1940 movie of Pride and Prejudice, the phrase “upon my word” is used repeatedly to mean “I…
INSPIRING PRICKS
Someone recently asked about the word instinct, and I'm excited to delve into it. The term first appeared in…
The Grammarphobia Blog: Caesar’s wife in Shakespeare
Q: I am currently studying Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and came across your 2022 post on the use of "ph" as…
WITH RUBBING
The adjective contrite ("expressing remorse") was first borrowed into English in the mid-fourteenth century to describe a "crushed" soul. Through…
When a diet is a journey
It seems like the term "journey" has become quite popular nowadays, especially when referring to mental or spiritual growth. It's…
MARRIED WORKER
When most people hear the term gamergate, they may think of the 2014 online harassment campaign aimed at women…