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Title: Word Origins
Post by: Simon on January 12, 2004, 21:45

This site is devoted to the origins of words and phrases, or as a linguist would put it, to etymology. Etymology is the study of word origins. (It is not the study of insects -- that is entomology.) Where words come from is a fascinating subject, full of folklore and historical lessons. Often, popular tales of a word's origin arise. Sometimes these are true -- more often they are not. While it often seems disappointing when a neat little tale turns out to be untrue, almost invariably the true origin is just as interesting.

www.wordorigins.org

Title: Re:Word Origins
Post by: chorleydave on January 12, 2004, 21:55

I love this sort of stuff.  :thanks:  Simon.  :)

Title: Re:Word Origins
Post by: Scrumpy-Jack on January 13, 2004, 01:28

Nice Site Simon.   :)


Is that where all the CUNNING LINGUISTS hang out.   ;D


A word thats always at the tip of my tongue   8)



Cheers




Scrumpy Jack .   :D

Title: Re:Word Origins
Post by: Adept on January 13, 2004, 07:18

Quote from: Scrumpy-Jack on January 13, 2004, 01:28

Is that where all the CUNNING LINGUISTS hang out.   ;D


A word thats always at the tip of my tongue   8)

 :funny: :tongue: