The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. Two recent events one tragic and one colorful is bringing the world of fashion to the forefront. The Cannes Film Festival...
The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. This week we deal with the word moral turpitude. Natasha Sequeira's, a Fb friend and a fellow movie buff, recently drew my...
The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. Mother is one of the 23 oldest words in all languages. It is not only the oldest but the most essential. The second Sunday of...
The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. English is an ever-evolving language and as Jonathan Culver said, " it is a work in progress." In the last hundred years, many...
The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. A few years back, I earned the ire of an elderly man when I failed to recognize his 'supersinger' granddaughter accompanying him...
The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. The Hindu Navagraha slokam goes: “Adityaya Somaya Mangalaya BhudayachaGuru Shukra Shanibhyascha Rahave Ketave Namaha” This...
The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. After a series of more serious words; let us delve into the origin of phrases that would make us have an 'Ah..ah' moment. Bite...
The term “Etymology” is the study of the origin of words. The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. Today, we delve into two words- Whataboutery and Propaganda. Both words are very much prevalent in almost every country across...
“Etymology” is the study of the origin of words and the word etymology itself derives from the Greek word etumos, meaning “true.” The practice of etymology is uncovering the truth by tracing the root of a word. Russia- Ukraine war is going on for almost a month now,...