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The History of the French Circumflex

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The French language, renowned for its fluidity and musicality, is adorned with a variety of diacritical marks that contribute to its phonetic, etymological, and aesthetic [Read More…]

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Etymology English

English Words of Suprising Origin – Part III

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This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series English Word Origins

Our linguistic odyssey continues as we venture further into the intriguing world of English loan words. We are constantly reminded of the fluidity of language [Read More…]

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Etymology English

English Words of Suprising Origin – Part II

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This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series English Word Origins

Our exploration of English loan words continues as we delve deeper into the richness of etymology, taking an engaging linguistic journey across the globe. These [Read More…]

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Uncategorized English Etymology

English Words of Suprising Origin – Part I

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This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series English Word Origins

The English language is a kaleidoscope of cultural influence, where words from different corners of the world have found a home. With its global reach, [Read More…]

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History Linguistics English Etymology

The Great Vowel Shift: How it Transformed the English Language

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The Great Vowel Shift, a term coined by the Danish linguist Otto Jespersen, is a pivotal moment in the annals of English language history. This [Read More…]

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Etymology English Literature Linguistics

Polysemy in English: The Complexity of Word Meanings

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Language is a fascinating and complex system of communication that is as diverse as the human race itself. It serves as a window into the [Read More…]

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Pronunciation Linguistics English Etymology Spelling

Why Are Many English Words Spelled Differently Than They Are Pronounced?

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English is a peculiar language in many ways, and one of its most baffling features is the inconsistency between pronunciation and spelling. It often leaves [Read More…]

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Arabic Portuguese Etymology Australian Aboriginal Languages History

Language Stories: The Great Emu War of Languages

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This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series Language Stories

Among the myriad anecdotes about languages, none encapsulates the eccentricity and wonder of linguistic evolution quite like the story of the word “emu”. A fascinating [Read More…]

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