Tag: Sanskrit
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A simple “yes” or “no”? Nope. Not etymologically.
The origins of the words “yes” and “no” are knotty—and “naughty.”
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“Drone”: where etymology meets entomology
There is a lot of noise about mystery drones buzzing overhead. It turns out there is a lot of noise buzzing behind the word “drone,” too.
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An etymological tricolor: red, white, and blue
Today, Americans celebrate their brave declaration of independence from British rule on July 4th, 1776 with plenty of red, white, and blue, the colors of its star-spangled banner. As a nickname for the flag of the United States, the red, white, and blue is found by 1853. But what about those individuals words red, white,…
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It’s been five years of Mashed Radish. This calls for “punch.”
Mashed Radish turned five this week—and of course I forgot its birthday. Surely I was lost in the origin of some word or another. Still, the occasion calls for some celebration. Since we’re marking five years, why don’t we toast with some punch?
Mashed Radish 