Month: August 2024

• A many-“sided” origin: the etymology and history of “Paralympics”

  

  The origin of the word “Paralympics” reveals the history of the international sporting sensation—and ultimately wins the straightforwardness it deserves.

  John Kelly

  August 30, 2024

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• Hungarian horse carts? The origin of the word “coach” has been on a journey. 

  

  The origin of the word “coach” takes us on a (horse-drawn) journey. Learn more about the far-flung etymology of this word.

  John Kelly

  August 23, 2024

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• Digging up the etymological past of “history”

  

  The history of word “history” is also the “story” of “history.” Dig in with the etymology of the name for this school subject and discipline.

  John Kelly

  August 20, 2024

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• Demurring on the etymology of “demure”

  The origin of “demure” may be connected to “mature” or “demur,” but we should be reserved about drawing any conclusions.

  John Kelly

  August 14, 2024

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• Timely etymology: Debby, monopoly, waltz, and breaking

  

  Bees. Books. Beats. Viennese dance crazes. German journeymen. This etymological news roundup has it all.

  John Kelly

  August 10, 2024

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