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Author Archives: Marc
I Say Draft, You Say Draught, Or, The Oddest English Spellings (Part 13)
Anatoly analyzes some interesting differences in spelling and pronunciation between American and British English. Continue reading
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Leaps of Faith: Or Word Myths
Marc, our intern, learns a personal lesson from Word Myths. Continue reading
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The Oxford Etymologist Looks at Race, Class and Sex (but not Gender), or, Beating a Willing Horse
Anatoly investigates the origin of the word ‘race.’ Continue reading
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Peace and War (Two Gifts from France)
Anatoly muses on the origins of the words ‘peace’ and ‘war.’ Continue reading
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On Spoons, Forks, and Knives
Anatoly deliberates the origins of the words ‘spoon,’ ‘fork,’ and ‘knife.’ Continue reading
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No Subject is Too Petty for an Etymologist, Or, Pets from North to South
Anatoly explores the origins of the word ‘pet.’ Continue reading
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Monthly Gleanings: March 2009
Anatoly answers questions about word origins. Continue reading
Beating About the Gooseberry Bush
Anatoly explores the origins of the word ‘gooseberry,’ and its related phrases. Continue reading
Everything is Tiptop
Anatoly explores possible origins of the word ‘tip,’ in all of its senses. Continue reading
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Why Don’t We Know the Origin of the Word Ghetto?
Anatoly reviews possible origins of the word ‘ghetto.’ Continue reading