ETYMOLOGY
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Hebrew and Greek EtymologyAncient Greek and Hebrew etymology is addressed for the theologian or clergyman to gain insights into how to go about truly understanding the original languages of the Bible.
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Categories of Etymology: Etymons, Doublets, Semantic FieldsEtymology includes investigations of not only individual words and their earlier forms (etymons) but also pairs of related forms (doublets) and large sets of words belonging to specified subject areas (semantic fields).
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Folk EtymologyFolk (or popular) etymology is the transformation of a foreign or unfamiliar word so as to give it an apparent relationship to a better-known or better-understood word.
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Etymology of Fashion-Related WordsResearch of the etymology of five fashion-related words.
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The Etymology of the Word CHURCH: It's Origins & FoundationThe history and foundational understanding of the entity of the "church", is a topic not often discussed and or explored by the common masses.
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Etymology of the Days of the WeekEver wonder how Wednesday and the other days got their names?
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Etymology of the MonthsEver wonder how the months got their names? Come inside and find out!
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This History and Etymology of Moonstone and BloodstoneThis is a brief lecture on the history of two valuable gemstones.
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What Are Linguistics, Semantics, Etymology and Philology?A brief explanation of some major terms you will find in the study of language.
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"Etymology of a Person": A Challenging New Dance Theatre PieceThe sophomore effort from the Odonata Dance Project held its world premiere in Brooklyn on May 31, 2007. -
Tolkien's Etymology in Lord of the RingsThe derivative of several choices that JRR Tolkien made when creating the Lord of the Rings universe. Ranging from the Anglo Saxon diction to the Scandinavian.
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Rapunzel and the TurnipIn this article, we explore the etymology behind the name Rapunzel.
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History of RadiosThis article discusses the early history of radios. It also provides the etymology of terms used to describe this technology.
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What is a Sorcerer?The word sorcerer has generally come to mean a person that uses magic in some way. However, if you track it back through the etymology, you'll find it has a very specific meaning. -
Coconut ProductsA brief review of the origins of the coconut and its etymology followed by a survey of the health benefits of coconut products
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How Soccer Got Its NameThere is a story behind where the word "soccer" comes from. It has to do with university students trying to be a little more polite -
Ogre: Monster of MythologyDo you know where the mythical creature known as the ogre originated? It might be different than you think. -
Know What it Really Means to Be Naughty?An etymology of the word "naughty" and its implications for sexy Halloween costumes.
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Nice: an Anomaly of ExpressionA brief rich and humorous etymology of the word nice. It will make you think again before you tell your significant other that they look "nice." -
Vocabulary Vitamins: Take One a Day to Stay ArticulateVocabulary, etymology, vocabulary vitamins, word a day, meretricious -
Baby Names: RaviThinking of naming your baby "Ravi"? Learn all about the name, from its etymology, origin, and history to Ravi's current popularity, fascinating facts about the name Ravi, and famous people named Ravi -
Baby Names: AnneThinking of naming your baby "Anne"? Learn all about the name, from its etymology, origin, and history to Anne's current popularity, fascinating facts about the name Anne, and famous people named Anne -
Baby Names: ChaseThinking of naming your baby "Chase"? Learn all about the name, from its etymology, origin, and history to Chase's current popularity, fascinating facts about the name Chase, and famous people named Chase. -
ProphetDefining the word Prophet. -
TempleDefining the word Temple -
GospelDefining what Gospel means and what the Gospels are. -
The Spirit of the WordA look into the history of the word "spirit" and what it means today, versus what it once meant.
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Facts and Information About the JaguarThe jaguar or Panthera onca is the largest cat in the Western Hemisphere and the third largest in the world, after the tiger and lion. The origin of its name is shrouded in mystery, with no clear etymology.
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Who Said it First? a Look at Common PhrasesOver the course of time, the etymology of words change as society changes. Some everyday phrases remain amazingly similar to their original roots while others are adapted as society finds ways to make the old new again. -
Arrr! All Ye Need to Know About Pirate SlangThis commentary brims with information pertaining to the etymology of buccaneer vernacular.
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