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Five common English words we don't know the origins of—including 'boy' and 'dog'
In the past, I have worked on the etymologies of the words "ocarina" and "gemshorn", and my focus is now on "recorder." The reconstruction of the origin stories of these "proper words" could tell ...
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THE SCIENCE OF SLANG.; Origin and Meaning of Words Often Used, but Little Thought About.
A remarkable fact is that many slang words have a classical origin. For example, the word "mill," a vulgarism for a fight, is traceable to the Greek word "hamilla," which means a combat.
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Stampede Explained: The Word, Its Origins, Etymology, And The Science Behind It
Let’s explore the origins of the word, "stampede", its etymology, how it happens, and the science behind it. ALSO READ ON ABP LIVE | How To Protect Yourself If Stuck In A Stampede A stampede is ...