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

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  • Introducing “Workplace Word Origins”

    Introducing “Workplace Word Origins”

    Business words don’t have to be boring—at least not etymologically. Read more.

    John Kelly
    June 6, 2025
    Workplace Word Origins

  • The “key” to the etymology of “conclave”

    The “key” to the etymology of “conclave”

    Sometimes you just have to lock cardinals up in a room. Read more.

    John Kelly
    May 4, 2025
    Feature

  • The etymology of “pope”: a warm word of hope?

    The etymology of “pope”: a warm word of hope?

    The origin of the word “pope” fits its late bearer, Pope Francis, and for all its baggage, might just provide a much needed alternative model of masculinity for our times. Read more.

    John Kelly
    April 22, 2025
    Feature

  • “Drawing out” lessons from the origin of “education”

    “Drawing out” lessons from the origin of “education”

    The etymology of the word “education” is vitally instructive right now. Read more.

    John Kelly
    March 30, 2025
    Feature

  • The etymological sound and fury of “outrage”

    The etymological sound and fury of “outrage”

    The origin of “outrage” goes “beyond” the obvious. Plus, the roots of “rage” are, in fact, “rabid.” Read more.

    John Kelly
    March 14, 2025
    Feature

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