the origin is where the word came from but the specific origin of the word ballot is latin root word.
Derives from.
Every idiom has its own origin. You need to ask a more specific question to get a specific answer.The answer to this one is - sports idioms come from playing sports.
Meaning to 'fool around' or 'dawdle'. Known from the 1860's but specific origin unknown
Thought to be Old French 'garlande', could also be of German origin. Specific origin uncertain
it means the study of words and their origins, and grammar.Perhaps you mean "etymology", the study of the origin of words, or the origin of a specific word.
The origin of Duquesne was France. This word has no specific meaning and was the last name of Marquis Abraham who died in the 1600's.
Linguistically, the name is English, but in a specific instance it could be a translation from bird in another language.
Point-source pollution
The word "puckish" originates from the mischievous character Puck in William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Puck is known for his playful and mischievous nature, hence the association with the word "puckish" to describe someone with similar traits.
Wind is caused by differences in atmospheric pressure: it doesn't have a specific origin.
That would depend on which Dominic you are referring to. There are several. Be specific.