Etymology
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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).
Why I Can't Stand My Cousin: A Vocabulary VitaminIf your cousin is jealous of you, and even tries to impersonate you, you'll understand why Miss Mology is upset. Vocabulary building is the only solution.- This History and Etymology of Moonstone and BloodstoneThis is a brief lecture on the history of two valuable gemstones.
- 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.
"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.
- Etymology of the Days of the WeekEver wonder how Wednesday and the other days got their names?
- Etymology of the MonthsEver wonder how the months got their names? Come inside and find out!
- The Obscure Word: RodomontadeRodomontade is a word to add to your vocabulary!
- Literary Devices: What Are the Different Types of Allusions?Perhaps one of the most elaborate explanations of allusions available online.
- Four Great Test-Taking StrategiesA sharing of some proven test-taking tips.
- Etymological FallacyThe etymological fallacy is the belief that an earlier meaning, especially the first known meaning, of a word is the word's true, real or correct meaning. Analysts who regard this view as an error see at least two flaws in it.
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."- Freebooter: The History of a Pirate Name"Freebooter" is another name for a pirate. At first glance, it looks as if two English words were simply put together to form the new word. But the term did not originate in English at all.
- Suggestions to Improve Your VocabularyWords are important. If you don't have enough vocabulary, how will you be able to express yourself in your group of friends or work acquaintances?
Vocabulary Vitamins: Take One a Day to Stay ArticulateVocabulary, etymology, vocabulary vitamins, word a day, meretricious
TempleDefining the word Temple- Inspiration - from Where Does it ComeSometimes we know what or who inspires up, but we are unaware of the process of inspiration.
- ThawA short poem about a cold heart.
- Where Does it Come From?History of the terminology of starboard and port
- What's in a Name?Leila Kincaid muses on the meaning and power of our names in this insightful and interesting article.
Let's Be Lordfriend/Ladyfriend ... Go Slutty!It's like 'getting drunk,' but closer-to-legal- Etymology of Fashion-Related WordsResearch of the etymology of five fashion-related words.