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Words with the Weirdest and most Unexpected Etymologies. | The Language Nerds
Jun 17, 2025 - Uncover the weird etymology of surprising words that will delight language lovers and word enthusiasts. Join the adventure!
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8 Common Phrases With Dark Etymologies | The Vintage News
Apr 3, 2025 - Often, we don't think about the origin of a phrase while we are saying it. We tend to pick up words or sayings from our friends and incorporate them into The...
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/wordplay/spring-garden-flower-etymologies
Flower Etymologies For Your Spring Garden | Merriam-Webster
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https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2026/03/27/folk-etymologies
Folk Etymologies - Penny Arcade
Videogaming-related online strip by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins. Includes news and commentary.
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https://westegg.com/began-noting-spanish-etymologies/
Began Noting Spanish Etymologies - Morgan Friedman
Sep 25, 2025 - I am obsessed with understanding where words come from, in many languages–and connecting the dots.
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