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Thereby Hangs A Tale - Stories Of Curious Word Origins by Charles Earle Funk, 2008-11-04 Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins 2009: The Curious Twists and Turns of the Cool and Weird Words We Use by John Ayto, 2009-05-21 The Insect That Stole Butter: Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins Where Words Come From: A Dictionary of Word Origins by Fred Sedgwick, 2009-07-10 The Word Origin 2011 Day-to-Day Calendar by Gregory McNamee, 2010-07-15 The First Word: The Search for the Origins of Language by Christine Kenneally, 2008-05-27 Fighting Words: The Origins Of Religious Violence by Hector Avalos, 2005-04-08 The Henry Holt Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins by Robert Hendrickson, 1990-03 Dictionary of Word Origins by Joseph T. Shipley, 1993-04-29 The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weird Word Origins by Paul McFedries, 2008-08-05 2107 Curious Word Origins, Sayings and Expressions from White Elephants to a Song & Dance by Charles Earle Funk, 1993-09 Winning with Words: The Origins and Impact of Political Framing Who Said That First? The curious origins of common words and phrases by Max Cryer, 2010-05-05 The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins

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21. Born To Sun: Word Creations Inspiring Spiritual Divine Mastery
    Imaginative excavations of word origins are used to unearth a form of divine mastery. Introduction, exercises and word archives.  
    http://www.borntosun.com

22. AskOxford: Word Origins
    Frequently Asked Questions. word origins. I'm sure I know the origin of the word Was the first computer `bug' a real insect? Usage. word origins. Words.  
    http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutwordorigins/
    
    Extractions: Entire AskOxford Site Ask the Experts Dictionary and Thesaurus Quotations Dictionary of First Names Entire UK Book Catalogue HOME SHOP EDUCATION PRESS ROOM ... FOREIGN LANGUAGES SELECT SITE I'm sure I know the origin of the word... Was the first computer `bug' a real insect? What are the 'Canons of Etymology'? What are the origins of a.m. and p.m.? ... Why is a batsman who makes no runs at cricket said to be out `for a duck'?

23. AskOxford: Word Origins
    SELECT SITE, UK and the Rest of the World, USA, Frequently Asked Questions. WordOrigins. I'm sure I know the origin of the word Usage. word origins. Words.  
    http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutwordorigins/?view=uk

24. 7. Alternative Sci.lang.japan FAQ: Word-origins
    7. word origins. Questions about the origins of words in Japanesecome up time and time again. Some of these are based on common  
    http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/afaq/word-origins.html
    
    Extractions: Questions about the origins of words in Japanese come up time and time again. Some of these are based on common misconceptions: for example Japan's famous Mount Fuji is never referred to as `fujiyama' (see What is the name of Mount Fuji? ) and `Godzilla' actually has nothing to do with religion (see What is the origin of the name Godzilla? ). Also discussed here are origins of the many foreign loan-words in Japanese (see Words from foreign languages Contact: ben@hayamasa.demon.co.uk

25. Waterloo Village Home Page
    A National Registered Historic Site. An events calendar, photo tour, food services and interesting word origins.  
    http://www.waterloovillage.org/
    
    Extractions: BOTTLES OR CANS ALLOWED, unless otherwise stated. Waterloo Foundation for the Arts, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, manages Waterloo Village , a restored 19th century Morris Canal port town. Located in the Allamuchy Mountain State Park along the banks of the Musconetong River in Sussex County , it is recognized as a National Historic Site. Waterloo was opened to the public in 1964 through the efforts of Percival H. E. Leach and the late Louis D. Gualandi. Recognizing the historical importance (dating back to the Lenape Native Americans at the turn of the 17th century), Leach and his partner completely restored the Village. The result is a place authenticating an Early American village. Today, the Village consists of three educational sites: Waterloo Village : a Canal Town

26. Word Origins - Classic Literature - World Lit - Writing
    word origins Classic Literature Guide picks. Greek and Latin RootsDiscern word meanings and origins by perusing this list of roots.  
    http://marktwain.about.com/cs/wordorigins/
    
    Extractions: "Most Christian countries share a common set of names, although those names are often pronounced and spelled differently across the various languages. The majority of this common set of names derives from either Hebrew, Greek, Latin, or one of the early Germanic, Celtic or Slavic languages." Etymological Dictionary for English

27. Welcome To Characters Of Greek Mythology
    Provides a description of the gods, goddesses, nymphs, and creatures of Greek Mythology, as well as fun stuff like planets, constellations, word origins, and mythical clipart.  
    http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/5545/index.html
    
    Extractions: -Enter the myths!- Character Index Family Trees Paintings Index Mythical Clipart The Zodiac Roman Gods Creation The Titans The Olympians The Underworld Goddesses Gods Divine Sisters Nymphs Beguiling Beauties Mythical Creatures Heroes Lovers of Zeus Links and Credits Banner Links Tonya's Family Album Site Designed For 800 x 600 Resolution enable java-script for best viewing experience

28. Dr. Grammar - Etymologies - Word Origins
    Dr. Grammar Etymologies - word origins. Wilton's Word Phrase Origins Verbivore(Richard Lederer) ( The web site for wordaholics, logolepts, and verbivores.  
    http://www.drgrammar.org/origin.shtml
    
    Extractions: Verbivore (Richard Lederer) ("The web site for wordaholics, logolepts, and verbivores. Carnivores eat meat; herbivores eat plants and vegetables; verbivores devour words. If you are heels over head (as well as head over heels) in love with words, tarry here awhile to graze or, perhaps, feast on the English language."

29. The Mavens' Word Of The Day
    Daily explanation about new words, word origins, and slang expressions from Jesse Sheidlower, a senior editor in Random House's Reference Division.  
    http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/
    
    Extractions: Since 1999, we have enjoyed answering your questions on usage and word histories more than we can ever say. We are deeply saddened to announce that going forward no new postings will be made to this site, and we will be unable to answer your questions. The archive, however, will remain available, and we invite you to browse, linger, andwe hopesmile.

30. English Word Origins
    English word origins. Syllabus Spring 2003. Pre/Post test. NEW word origins CourseGuide OnLine Textbook (Not on line). PART ONE UNIT I; UNIT II; UNIT III.  
    http://www.class.uidaho.edu/luschnig/EWO/Index.htm
    
    Extractions: English Word Origins Syllabus Spring 2003 Pre/Post test NEW: Word Origins Course Guide: On-Line Textbook (Not on line) PART ONE PART TWO PART THREE Words WORDS Words Words for the WEEK Useful Links: OED available from UI Library http:// www.lib.washington.edu/research/dic.html On-line Dictionaries. A WEB of on-line Specialized Dictionaries Etymological Dictionaries: http:// www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/rbeard/diction4.html#etymology Behind the Name: Etymology and History of Personal names: http://www.behindthename.com/ Wilton's Word Origins: http:// www.wordorigins.org/home.htm (Thanks, Eric) Contents of Review Guide 1 Latin Plurals used in English 2 Latin Cases 3 Simple changes 4 Adjective-forming suffixes ... 7 Vocabulary review for Units 1-3 with examples Glossary 8 Sample test 1 9 Characteristics of Verbs 10 Vowel reduction ... 17 Greek Vocabulary Chapter Nine answers 18 Greek Suffixes and Prefixes 19 Sample Questions for the Final 19a English to Greek glossary (coming soon) 20 Word Journal hints 20a sample word journal from Spring 2001 (by Leslie Ferguson) 21 Dictionaries "Good words to you!" (John Ciardi)

31. ENGLISH WORD ORIGINS
    ENGLISH word origins – FLEN 243 – Fall 2002. Textbooks English word originsWORKBOOK (experimental textbook) available at the UI Bookstore.  
    http://www.class.uidaho.edu/luschnig/syllabi/english_word_origins 02.htm
    
    Extractions: ENGLISH WORD ORIGINS – FLEN 243 – Fall 2002 Instructor: Professor C. A. E. Luschnig AD 310A [luschnig@uidaho.edu] Websites: http://www.its.uidaho.edu/luschnig/ and http://www.its.uidaho.edu/classics/ Office hour: before class Monday (4:30-5:00) and during my regular office hours. Class meets M 5:00-6:40 in AD 208 Textbooks: English Word Origins: WORKBOOK (experimental textbook) available at the UI Bookstore. A good dictionary (The American Heritage Dictionary, third edition, which is also available for WINDOWS, is recommended). The OED is available on-line through the UI library. Study guide with reviews and sample tests: http://www.its.uidaho.edu/luschnig/EWO/Index.htm Words for the Week: http://www.its.uidaho.edu/luschnig/EWO/Week's%20Words/Index.htm WORDS for fun: http://www.its.uidaho.edu/luschnig/EWO/Words/Index.htm Attendance : tests will be about information covered in class and in the book. Good class participation will count toward your grade. Ask questions. If you have questions about the material and cannot come to my office hour please contact me by e-mail. Homework assignments* (below) are to be turned in at the class session; you may work together on the homework; if you do please put both (or all) names on the assignment. Course Goal : to learn more words and to learn about words.

32. Interesting Word Origins
    18.) Where can you find the answer to these and more fun facts and interestingword origins? We hope you have enjoyed these questions.  
    http://www.waterloovillage.org/words.html
    
    Extractions: 1.) Why do truck drivers belong to the teamsters union? Bud and Lou, our resident Belgian horses, can answer this one. When Bud and Lou are harnessed together they work as a team. Teams of 2 or 4 horses were used to pull the heavy delivery wagons that brought supplies into and around the cities. The men that drove these wagons were known as teamsters. When trucks replaced wagons for making deliveries the drivers kept their name. 2.) Why is someone who is old described as "long in the tooth?" Horses teeth continue to grow throughout their lifetime. To tell how old a horse is you look in their mouth to see how long their teeth are. 3.) How poor do you have to be to be "dirt poor?" As the floor was usually put into a cabin last, someone who could never afford a floor to be put in over the soil was said to be "dirt poor." 4.) Why is it mean to tell someone he is "going to pot?" On the farm, livestock which would no longer be useful - maybe the milk cow who no longer produced milk - would be put down for food, literally "going to the pot" to be cooked. This was done especially if you were "dirt poor." 5.) Should you always expect to "reap what you sow?"

33. Oxford Education - Word Origins
    word origins. word origins is a new title in the Oxford series of languagereference guides to help children master the basics literacy.  
    http://www.oup.co.uk/oxed/children/dictionaries/langref/wordorigins/
    
    Extractions: How to order Printed publicity Contact us Search ... A Little Alphabet Book Word Origins Word Origins is a new title in the Oxford series of language reference guides to help children master the basics literacy. Understanding how words have evolved over time helps with spelling, suffixes and prefixes. Funny artwork and a lively text follows the characters Brian, Shaz, and the dog Dennis as they travel back in time to discover where different words such as sight, sister or bungalow came from and how they have changed with time. The book gives clear advice on numerous points. It also provides concise teaching points for language and literacy lessons and will be an invaluable resource for both teachers and parents. Links to Literacy Framework for Years 3 and 4. John Butterworth is a regular consultant on children's dictionaries, and the author of several language activity books for children including Spelling Grammar , and Punctuation in this series and Using the Oxford School Dictionary and Using the Oxford Primary School Dictionary Age range: 7-11 years old Click here for ordering information.

34. OUP: Word Origins: Butterworth
    . word origins is a new title in the Oxford series of languagereference guides to help children of 711 master the basics literacy. word origins.  
    http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-910750-5
    
    Extractions: VIEW BASKET Quick Links About OUP Career Opportunities Contacts Need help? oup.com Search the Catalogue Site Index American National Biography Booksellers' Information Service Children's Fiction and Poetry Children's Reference Dictionaries Dictionary of National Biography Digital Reference English Language Teaching Higher Education Textbooks Humanities International Education Unit Journals Law Medicine Music Oxford English Dictionary Reference Rights and Permissions Science School Books Social Sciences World's Classics UK and Europe Book Catalogue Help with online ordering How to order Postage Returns policy ... Description John Butterworth Illustrated by Lee Nicholls Description Word Origins is a new title in the Oxford series of language reference guides to help children of 7-11 master the basics literacy. Understanding how words have evolved over time helps with spelling, suffixes and prefixes. Funny artwork and a lively text follows the characters Brian, Shaz, and the dog Dennis as they travel back in time to discover where different words such as sight, sister or bungalow came from and how they have changed with time. The book gives clear advice on numerous points. It also provides concise teaching points for language and literacy lessons and will be an invaluable resource for both teachers and parents. Links to Literacy Framework for Years 3 and 4.

35. CyberSpace Search!
    Results 1 through 5 of 5 for word origins. Research word origins at Questia Questiaonline library offers more than 70,000 books and journal articles.  
    http://www.cyberspace.com/cgi-bin/cs_search.cgi?Terms=word origins

36. ASK JANIS - Editorial & Rewrite Services - Word Origins
    Studies. .Word for Word Questions answered aboutthe origins of words. Still can't find what you're looking for?..  
    http://www.askjanis.com/word.htm
    
    Extractions: The Logical World of Etymology A large index, questions answered. ZIA Etymology Resources English, Arts and Sciences. Etymology of First Names The history behind common first names. Etymology of Surnames Extensive listing, questions answered. Etymology of Units by PC Hariharan of Cal Tech. Greek Affixes Small list. Latin Prefixes Small list. Latin Roots Small list. Wilton's Etymology Page An excellent reference to study common phrases. Etymology of Slang Phrases Small but growing.

37. Etymology
    word origins and links.  
    http://members.tripod.com/~itsmagic/ETYMOLGY.HTML
    
    Extractions: As I've studied other languages first Portuguese and then French, I've become more and more appreciative of the uniqueness of words. Sometimes the sense of words becomes part of discussion, thus some of the popular stories regarding word origins have come to me by word of mouth. As I've tried to check the stories on some words, I have found out that there are sometimes numerous versions. You can follow some of the links I've included on this page to get the story on words that interest you. Sabotage - I heard that a disgruntled worker one time threw his sabot (a wooden shoe) into the machinery to stop the production line. Research I've done also makes reference to a similar explanation of the word. Barbeque - The story I was told on this word bears some similarities to information found in my links, yet this oral version has some unique traits. It is said to relate to the tradition of roasting a goat on the wooden structure over an open fire. The goat was roasted "from beard to tail" (de la barbe à la queue). Word Play A fantastic collection of over a hundred links to sites on words Take Our Word for it See the archives at this site Dave Wilton's Etymology Page A comprehensive site on etymology that includes an alphabetical listing of words where you can check out word origins Oxymorons A list of oxymorons Etymology of Names Home

38. ASK JANIS - Editorial & Rewrite Services - Word Origins
    Links To word origins. ..Word for Word Questions answered aboutthe origins of words. Still can't find what you're looking for?..  
    http://www.askjanis.com/t_word.htm
    
    Extractions: The Logical World of Etymology A large index, questions answered. ZIA Etymology Resources English, Arts and Sciences. Excerpts from Bailey's 1736 Dictionary Requires a SGML browser. Greek Affixes Small list. Latin Prefixes Small list. Latin Roots Small list. Etymology of First Names Extensive listing, cross-linked. Etymology of Surnames Extensive listing, questions answered. Etymology of Slang Phrases Small but growing.

39. CogSci-Szeged99: Harnad1 Word Origins
    Harnad1 word origins. Next message Stevan Harnad Re Harnad1 WordOrigins ; Previous message Stevan Harnad Re Dunbar Grooming ;  
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    Re Harnad1 word origins. Maybe in reply to Stacho Laszlo Pal Harnad1 WordOrigins ; Next in thread Stevan Harnad Re Harnad1 word origins ;  
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