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Etymology at the intersection of news, life, and everyday language.

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  • Between the etymological cushions of “couch”

    Between the etymological cushions of “couch”

    The origin of the word “couch” shows how the forms of words get moved around like furniture. Read more.

    John Kelly
    August 2, 2024
    Feature

  • How “weird” got weird

    How “weird” got weird

    What do mythology and Macbeth have to do with origin of “weird”? Read more.

    John Kelly
    July 30, 2024
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  • Unpacking the origin of “brat”

    Unpacking the origin of “brat”

    Is the origin of “brat” a ‘rags’ to riches story? Plus, some unrelated etymological sausage. Read more.

    John Kelly
    July 26, 2024
    Feature

  • The ‘crown’ jewels in “coronate”

    The ‘crown’ jewels in “coronate”

    “Coronate” is all the talk of the 2024 presidential race. Where does this word come from? Read more.

    John Kelly
    July 23, 2024
    Feature

  • The long and short of “omicron”

    Big concerns—and confusion—over a “little o.” Read more.

    John Kelly
    December 5, 2021
    Feature

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