pickA fascinating book with a sense of humor! I love linguistic history and this book really delved deep. I learned all kinds of fascinating nuggets. For example, did you know that the “hus” in “husband” and the “house” in “housewife” come from the same thing?! The author did share some opinions that I side-eyed as on the border of TERFy. Note: the title is a little misleading; this book is very specifically about English.
pickThis book was so interesting.
It took a lot more brain power for me to read than I was expecting. I tend to get lost in “theory” and had to reread a lot to make sure I was understanding.
I hereby allow you to skip whole chapters if you‘re not into the subject. “Nurse” and “customs and tyranny” were excellent.
I love the work “matrix” and everything it has and does mean.
A “Team” as we know it comes from the word “teem” Which used to refer to fertility or a family‘s offspring. ❤️❤️❤️
Pg 115
Finally getting around to this translation
"In 2018 the city of Toronto wheeled out a solution to its infamous trash panda dilemma."
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I only received one book for Christmas this year, but I am so excited about it! ❤️📚 #Ilovewords #etymology #feminism
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So the People of the Geats lamented over the fall of their lord, his hearth-companions, and said that he was a world-king, and the mildest, the gentlest of men, and most tender to his people, and most eager for their praise.
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