
Folk Etymology: Word Origins That Are Just Plain Wrong
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What do the words woodchuck, cockroach, hangnail, and catty corner have in
common? They are examples of folk etymology. You might think that these
words ...
12 hours ago
2 comments:
I love this image with the post below it.
You write so tightly! So much in such few words. I wish I was as concise.
Oh, curious! I too wish I could write like that...it was from the book _Wonder of it all_. I do know a great quote or passage when I see it though.
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