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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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CASSEROLE PAN
The term casserole was adopted in the early 1700s from French, where it denoted a "sauce pan." The suffix…
‘Words From Hell’ Emerges from the UnderWord, Exposing Etymology Horrors for All to See – Useless Etymology
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SUBLIME LIMITS
The origin of the English word "limit" can be traced back to the Latin noun limes, meaning "path" or…
‘You had your will of me’
In James Joyce's "The Dead," the mention of "The Lass of Aughrim" raises questions about the use of the word…
The Grammarphobia Blog: How unnatural is ‘preternatural’?
Q: Why is the word “preternatural” so commonly used, especially in The New York Times? It seems to be more…
A Brief, Etymological History of Christmas Elves – Useless Etymology
In Old English, your average elf (or ælf or ylfe) belonged on the naughty list: They were malicious, imp-like creatures,…
Wanna look like a chumbolone?
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How 12-year-old Gloria Lockerman taught us the word “disestablishmentarianism” – Useless Etymology
A 12-year-old girl named Gloria Lockerman is the reason you learned the word “antidisestablishmentarianism” when you were a kid. Remember…