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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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OHR WURMS
The term earworm originated in 1598, referring to the earwig insect. However, its modern meaning of a catchy tune…
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Note: This is an excerpt from my forthcoming book Words from Hell: Unearthing the darkest secrets of English etymology (Chambers,…
BITTER CHERRY
Both definitions of the word maraschino, describing either the type of cherry or the liqueur obtained from distilling cherries, come…
A tale of tricky endings
Q: What are the rules for using the suffixes “-tion,” “-sion,” and “-cion”? Very Interested, Busy and Confused Teachers. A:…
GIRLBOSSIFIED
At GIRLBOSSIFIED, we are dedicated to empowering women in business and helping them reach their full potential. Our mission is…
The Shocking Etymology of “Taser,” and the Racism Hidden Behind It – Useless Etymology
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TRIPLE UNION SOCIETY
There are five main definitions of the word triad. In music, it can refer to a chord of three tones;…
The Grammarphobia Blog: When ‘like’ means ‘lack’
Q: Is it common in the South, specifically in Kentucky, for people to use “like” to mean “lack”? For example,…