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America is in Venezuela etymologically, too
The man believed to have named Venezuela also lent his name to America. Read more.
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What’s up with the “syne” in “Auld Lang Syne”? On etymological times long past
How do you ring in the New Year? Why, with neuter dative-case pronouns and adverbial genitive suffixes, of course! Read more.
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Workplace Word Origins: ask, all hands, staff, touch base, nimble
Shepherds, sailors, and baseball players all make etymological cameos in this compilation of corporate jargon. Read more.
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Talking 2025 Words of the Year on the Lexis podcast
“The more we are talking about words, the better.” Read more.
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