Etymology
FRENCH AND ITALIAN DISEASES
Syphilis has a fascinating history that dates back to the 1490s during the French invasion of Italy. Interestingly, each country had its own name for the disease based on…
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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…
‘Dad wouldn’t have a bar of it’
The phrase "wouldn't have a bar of it" originated in Australian English in the early 20th century. It means to…
KIEV AND KYIV
If you're anything like me, you may have grown up knowing the capital of Ukraine as Kiev, and found…
CEREDIG’S LAND
The Crimean War left a lasting impact on the English language, with words like balaclava and thin red line…