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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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Something wicked this way comes
The evolution of the word "wicked" from meaning evil to also conveying meanings like cool or mischievous has a long…
A-MAZE-ING
The term maze has fascinating origins! It is derived from the Middle English word mase, which was a variant…
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Due to the holiday, our regular Monday post will be published on Wednesday this week. If you haven't already, be…
The Grammarphobia Blog: Some ‘randy’ thoughts
In the quest for Hindi words, it was noted that "randi" is a derogatory term for a "woman of ill…
PEAK MOISTURE
We rarely use this term today, but the word dew has a long history as a euphemism for alcohol.…
Speaking of the silent final ‘e’
Have you ever wondered about words that are spelled similarly except for a silent “e” at the end, such as…
PERSIAN APPLE
The English noun peach was introduced into the language around the fifteenth century, initially spelled as peche or peoche. The…
The Grammarphobia Blog: Gob on a stick
Are you a retiree who enjoys browsing through the website Ask a Manager to keep up with workplace happenings? Recently,…