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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The Grammarphobia Blog: Left for dead
Have you ever wondered about the phrase "left for dead" and why it is not "left to die"? The expression…
FOUR CORNERS
 One interesting regional variation that I often inquire about is the use of the phrases kitty-corner and catty-corner. While…
The Grammarphobia Blog: When âstoppingâ means âstayingâ
Q: As an enthusiast of old movies, I enjoy exploring the forgotten language used in pre-1950 films. One interesting usage…
COCACAO
 The origin of the word cocoa in English can be traced back to French explorer François Froger's 1698 account…
Happy Chanucha & Merry Xpes mĂŠsse
Q: Why donât we spell it âHonicaâ instead of âHanukkahâ? When a word is adopted into English from a non-Latin…
NUT MUSK
The term nutmeg was first introduced in English during the 1380s, spelled as nutimenge. Variations during that period included nootmoge,…
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FOREIGN RHUBARB
 The term rhubarb was adopted into the English language as Rubarbe in the late fourteenth century. During that period,…