Articles related to "Etymology"
Emerald Isle Names
Irish names are a huge trend in the United States. Here are some, as yet unusual, but not too out there, either.
irish names • irish • names • baby names • etymology
Irish names are a huge trend in the United States. Here are some, as yet unusual, but not too out there, either.
irish names • irish • names • baby names • etymology
Have You Herd About The Word?
A current day discussion of etymology.
etymology • origin • words • dickens • carousel
A current day discussion of etymology.
etymology • origin • words • dickens • carousel
It Means What?!
The original meanings of names often get lost in the shuffle of etymology. Sometimes, however, the root words names derive from can give us an interesting picture of history, if we can keep a sense of humor.
baby names • names • etymology
The original meanings of names often get lost in the shuffle of etymology. Sometimes, however, the root words names derive from can give us an interesting picture of history, if we can keep a sense of humor.
baby names • names • etymology
ITALIAN WORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Italian words and phrases that have entered American-English dialect
damiano • linguistics • etymology • italian • papparazzi
Italian words and phrases that have entered American-English dialect
damiano • linguistics • etymology • italian • papparazzi
King Me!
Everyone knows royal names like William and Charles and Louis. Here are some you may not have thought of.
baby names • royal • king • etymology
Everyone knows royal names like William and Charles and Louis. Here are some you may not have thought of.
baby names • royal • king • etymology
May Flowers
April showers bring May flowers, in the form of floral names, and names from the Mayflower this month.
mayflower • names • baby names • etymology • name
April showers bring May flowers, in the form of floral names, and names from the Mayflower this month.
mayflower • names • baby names • etymology • name
SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE HONEYMOON
A brief look at the origins of the word "honeymoon." Is it bitter, or sweet?
romance • passion • honeymoon • etymology • origins words
A brief look at the origins of the word "honeymoon." Is it bitter, or sweet?
romance • passion • honeymoon • etymology • origins words
Sweets from Sweden
From the land of IKEA, Volvo, and Ingrid Bergman, here are some names for your young Viking.
sweden • swedish names • names • baby names • etymology
From the land of IKEA, Volvo, and Ingrid Bergman, here are some names for your young Viking.
sweden • swedish names • names • baby names • etymology
The Secret Lives of Words
A review of "The Secret Lives of Words" by Paul West
words • secret lives of words • paul west • word origins • etymology
A review of "The Secret Lives of Words" by Paul West
words • secret lives of words • paul west • word origins • etymology
The Truly Unusual
When even Makayla is common, how is a parent supposed to find a name that sets his child apart? Not to fear...if unusual names are needed, this list should help.
unusual names • names • etymology • baby names
When even Makayla is common, how is a parent supposed to find a name that sets his child apart? Not to fear...if unusual names are needed, this list should help.
unusual names • names • etymology • baby names
The Uncertain Glory of April
O, how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day! --William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona
april • spring • baby names • names • etymology
O, how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day! --William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona
april • spring • baby names • names • etymology
Using the Dictionary for Expanded Vocabulary
Ever strived to increase your vocabulary power? An experienced writer explains how to charge your language with new words and their understanding with an easy approach.
learn language • using dictionary • new words • etymology help • expand vocabulary
Ever strived to increase your vocabulary power? An experienced writer explains how to charge your language with new words and their understanding with an easy approach.
learn language • using dictionary • new words • etymology help • expand vocabulary
Wales, Ho!
Welsh names are seeing a big upswing in popularity these days. Here are some that shouldn't tax the American tongue too much.
welsh names • wales • baby names • names • etymology
Welsh names are seeing a big upswing in popularity these days. Here are some that shouldn't tax the American tongue too much.
welsh names • wales • baby names • names • etymology
What's the Word on Vocabulary Building?
Seven strategies for building vocabulary to increase comprehension and college success.
vocabulary • context clues • dictionary • comprehension • etymology
Seven strategies for building vocabulary to increase comprehension and college success.
vocabulary • context clues • dictionary • comprehension • etymology
Who is Who?
Is Peyton a boy or a girl? How about Jordan? As more and more names cross gender lines, parents have a wider range of choices for baby names.
unisex • names • etymology • history • baby names
Is Peyton a boy or a girl? How about Jordan? As more and more names cross gender lines, parents have a wider range of choices for baby names.
unisex • names • etymology • history • baby names
From shampoo to whiskey, where English found its words
A brief look at the histories of several English words, from those native to English to those borrowed from around the world.
etymology • english language • vocabulary • lexicon • cognate
A brief look at the histories of several English words, from those native to English to those borrowed from around the world.
etymology • english language • vocabulary • lexicon • cognate
Inventory Clearance! While Supplies Last!
All the excitement of an epic surf at a fraction of the effort.
british • slang • zompist • tom mcarthur • wannabe
All the excitement of an epic surf at a fraction of the effort.
british • slang • zompist • tom mcarthur • wannabe
Medieval Baby Names, Origins and Meanings for Boys and Girls
A reference to medieval names in Norman England for both writers and prospective parents. There's some interesting first names here.
baby names • medieval names • names • character names • medieval baby names
A reference to medieval names in Norman England for both writers and prospective parents. There's some interesting first names here.
baby names • medieval names • names • character names • medieval baby names
More About Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Taking a closer look at tadasana's etymology, variations of stances and visualisation techniques to enhance understanding and yoga asana practice.
advanced tips for tadasana • visualisation for mountain pose • etymology of tadasana • extended mountain pose • understanding tadasana
Taking a closer look at tadasana's etymology, variations of stances and visualisation techniques to enhance understanding and yoga asana practice.
advanced tips for tadasana • visualisation for mountain pose • etymology of tadasana • extended mountain pose • understanding tadasana
The Origin of the Word 'Black'
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'black' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of black • history of black • source of the word black • semantic broadening of black • etymology of black
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'black' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of black • history of black • source of the word black • semantic broadening of black • etymology of black
The Origin of the Word Friend
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'friend' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
origin word friend • friend english language • meaning of the word friend • what friend means • meaning of friend
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'friend' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
origin word friend • friend english language • meaning of the word friend • what friend means • meaning of friend
The Origin of the Word Life
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'life' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time.
meaning of life • history of life • source of the word life • semantic broadening of life • etymology of life
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'life' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time.
meaning of life • history of life • source of the word life • semantic broadening of life • etymology of life
The Origin of the Word Love
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'love' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of love • history of love • source of the word love • semantic broadening of love • etymology of love
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'love' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of love • history of love • source of the word love • semantic broadening of love • etymology of love
The Origin of the Word Nature
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how "nature" entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time.
meaning of nature • history of nature • source of the word nature • semantic broadening of nature • etymology of nature
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how "nature" entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time.
meaning of nature • history of nature • source of the word nature • semantic broadening of nature • etymology of nature
The Origin of the Word Play
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how "play" entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of play • history of play • source of the word play • semantic broadening of play • etymology of play
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how "play" entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of play • history of play • source of the word play • semantic broadening of play • etymology of play
The Origin of the Word Sweet
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how "sweet" entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of sweet • history of sweet • source of the word sweet • semantic broadening of sweet • etymology of sweet
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how "sweet" entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of sweet • history of sweet • source of the word sweet • semantic broadening of sweet • etymology of sweet
The Origin of the Word Work
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'work' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of work • work english language • history of work • source of the word work • semantic broadening of work
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'work' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of work • work english language • history of work • source of the word work • semantic broadening of work
How To Find Biographical Information on the Internet
Part two of a two part series.
biography • research • people search • librarians • reference
Part two of a two part series.
biography • research • people search • librarians • reference
Introduction to the Upanishads
The Upanishads represent knowledge obtained by sitting down near the feet of a guru, the focus of which is more the inner soul than the external reality.
upanishads • vedas • vedanta • samhita • brahmana
The Upanishads represent knowledge obtained by sitting down near the feet of a guru, the focus of which is more the inner soul than the external reality.
upanishads • vedas • vedanta • samhita • brahmana
Development of the Linguistics of Tolkien's Elvish Languages
An introduction to print and online resources for the study of J.R.R. Tolkien's Elven languages, Quenya and Sindarin.
j.r.r. tolkien • development of elvish languages • elvish linguistics • elvish linguistic sources • quenya sources
An introduction to print and online resources for the study of J.R.R. Tolkien's Elven languages, Quenya and Sindarin.
j.r.r. tolkien • development of elvish languages • elvish linguistics • elvish linguistic sources • quenya sources
The Influence of Latin and Norse on the Goidelic Languages
The Goidelic Celtic languages (Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Manx) were heavily influenced by both Latin and Old Norse, and these influences are inspected here.
irish • gaelic • scots • scottish • manx
The Goidelic Celtic languages (Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Manx) were heavily influenced by both Latin and Old Norse, and these influences are inspected here.
irish • gaelic • scots • scottish • manx
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Canon
A light-hearted romp through the wordscape of Tolkien canonical arguments.
balrog wings debate • pointed elf ears • shakespeare • tolkien canon discussion • the hobbit
A light-hearted romp through the wordscape of Tolkien canonical arguments.
balrog wings debate • pointed elf ears • shakespeare • tolkien canon discussion • the hobbit
August's Birthstone, the Peridot
The peridot combines two minerals to create olivine, which occurs in various shades of green. The depth of its color depends upon the amount of iron present in the stone.
peridot • olivine • gem • august's birthstone • evening emerald
The peridot combines two minerals to create olivine, which occurs in various shades of green. The depth of its color depends upon the amount of iron present in the stone.
peridot • olivine • gem • august's birthstone • evening emerald
Christmas Breads Around The World
Bakers whose Christmas menu is flagging will appreciate these rich and varied ethnic Christmas breads, hailing from Denmark to Finland to Italy.
christmas breads international • christmas food • christmas bread • christmas foods international • traditional christmas bread
Bakers whose Christmas menu is flagging will appreciate these rich and varied ethnic Christmas breads, hailing from Denmark to Finland to Italy.
christmas breads international • christmas food • christmas bread • christmas foods international • traditional christmas bread
The First Paper
Though the manufacturing of paper has changed considerably over the years, the papyrus invented by the Egyptians was not altogether dissimilar from modern paper.
history of paper • the first paper • papyrus • earliest paper • world paper usage
Though the manufacturing of paper has changed considerably over the years, the papyrus invented by the Egyptians was not altogether dissimilar from modern paper.
history of paper • the first paper • papyrus • earliest paper • world paper usage
The Importance of Word Choice
Language selection makes the difference between someone who plays with writing, and a writer. Here is an illustration.
how writers choose words • writers and voice • david irving wallace and infinite jest • thomas pynchon and fantods • etymology and current usage of words
Language selection makes the difference between someone who plays with writing, and a writer. Here is an illustration.
how writers choose words • writers and voice • david irving wallace and infinite jest • thomas pynchon and fantods • etymology and current usage of words
THE LOVE APPLE
A brief exploration of the age-old fruit considered to inspire passion.
lynne • remick • lynne remick • romance • passion
A brief exploration of the age-old fruit considered to inspire passion.
lynne • remick • lynne remick • romance • passion
The Origin of the Word Justice
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how justice entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time.
origin word justice • justice english language • meaning of justice • history of justice • source of the word justice
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how justice entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time.
origin word justice • justice english language • meaning of justice • history of justice • source of the word justice
Browsing the Compleat Middle-Earth Library
The study of J.R.R. Tolkien's life and works is an ever-expanding field. Here is a road-map for readers new and old to help them navigate their way through the winding paths of Tolkiendom.
j.r.r. tolkien • the history of middle-earth • the lord of the rings • the hobbit • the new shadow
The study of J.R.R. Tolkien's life and works is an ever-expanding field. Here is a road-map for readers new and old to help them navigate their way through the winding paths of Tolkiendom.
j.r.r. tolkien • the history of middle-earth • the lord of the rings • the hobbit • the new shadow
Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru – The University of Wales Dictionary, Part I
This 4-volume Welsh historical dictionary has just been completed after 80 years of labor! Read about the project and its history here in Part I.
welsh • welsh language • welsh dictionaries • cymraeg • geiriadur
This 4-volume Welsh historical dictionary has just been completed after 80 years of labor! Read about the project and its history here in Part I.
welsh • welsh language • welsh dictionaries • cymraeg • geiriadur
How To Find Biographical Information on the Internet
More than just "biographical" information, this article also includes people-finder resources and name etymology sites. Part One of a two part series.
biography • locating people • people finder • famous people • celebrities
More than just "biographical" information, this article also includes people-finder resources and name etymology sites. Part One of a two part series.
biography • locating people • people finder • famous people • celebrities
Notinole from Babylon to Middle-earth
Tolkien researchers haven't overlooked the fundamentals of Tolkien's numerals, but the fundamentals of mathematics in Middle-earth may be easier to discern than previously believed.
babylon • egypt • romans • latin • elvish numerals
Tolkien researchers haven't overlooked the fundamentals of Tolkien's numerals, but the fundamentals of mathematics in Middle-earth may be easier to discern than previously believed.
babylon • egypt • romans • latin • elvish numerals
The Gourmet vs Gourmand Dispute
Is a Gourmet superior to a Gourmand? Does the term Gourmand have a denigratory meaning? Let's see how different sources define the two terms in English and French.
gourmet • gourmand • definition of gourmet and gourmand • difference between gourmet and gourmand • georges auguste escoffier
Is a Gourmet superior to a Gourmand? Does the term Gourmand have a denigratory meaning? Let's see how different sources define the two terms in English and French.
gourmet • gourmand • definition of gourmet and gourmand • difference between gourmet and gourmand • georges auguste escoffier
The Origins of Beer, Brewing, and Grain Alcohol
Brewing ale and beer is based in ancient history but its practice continues to modern day and more popular than ever. U.S craft brewers put out 8 million barrels in 2007.
origins of beer brewing and grain alcohol • brew ale beer history • brew ale beer facts and stats • brewing ale beer history • birth of beer
Brewing ale and beer is based in ancient history but its practice continues to modern day and more popular than ever. U.S craft brewers put out 8 million barrels in 2007.
origins of beer brewing and grain alcohol • brew ale beer history • brew ale beer facts and stats • brewing ale beer history • birth of beer
Host a Potluck Dinner
Use this throwback style of entertaining to enjoy an engaging evening with your friends, while keeping the entertaining budget down!
potluck dinner • potluck • pot luck dinner • budget entertaining • dinner party
Use this throwback style of entertaining to enjoy an engaging evening with your friends, while keeping the entertaining budget down!
potluck dinner • potluck • pot luck dinner • budget entertaining • dinner party
St. Isidore of Seville
Many of the 'Doctors of the Church' were honored for their inexplicable teaching ability which seemed to come from the Holy Spirit.
st. isidore of seville • fifteenth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
Many of the 'Doctors of the Church' were honored for their inexplicable teaching ability which seemed to come from the Holy Spirit.
st. isidore of seville • fifteenth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
"The Honeymoon... how to make it last"
A discussion of the history of the term "honeymoon"
honeymoon • mead • traditions • samuel johnson
A discussion of the history of the term "honeymoon"
honeymoon • mead • traditions • samuel johnson
Mailing Lists for Celtic Languages
This article covers the use of mailing lists, particularly for learners of Celtic languages.
celtic • irish • scottish • gaelic • manx
This article covers the use of mailing lists, particularly for learners of Celtic languages.
celtic • irish • scottish • gaelic • manx
Shedding Clothes, Shedding a Life: Trading Mozart for Oprah?,Shedding Clothes, Shedding a Life: Trading Mozart for Oprah?
A review of British playwright Alan Bennett's comic story <i>The Clothes They Stood up In</i>.,A review of British playwright Alan Bennett's comic story <i>The Clothes They Stood up In</i>.
alan bennett • playwright • play • novel • novella
A review of British playwright Alan Bennett's comic story <i>The Clothes They Stood up In</i>.,A review of British playwright Alan Bennett's comic story <i>The Clothes They Stood up In</i>.
alan bennett • playwright • play • novel • novella
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