Category: Feature
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“Strait” vs. “straight”: straight talk on strait differences
Etymologically, ‘strait’ is “strict” and ‘straight’ is “stretched.”
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Phases of the word “moon”
Artemis II has me waxing philosophical, poetical, and, of course, etymological.
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Like tiny, perfect poems: the origins of “daisy” and “window”
Great God! Sometimes etymology offers us some sorely needed poetry.
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How the game of chess and Persian kings gave us the word “check”
Thanks to literal chess moves, the English word “check” ultimately derives from the Persian word for “king.” Plus, a surprising connection to your yoga practice.
