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The word 'maudlin' was originally a name for Mary Magdalene, who is often shown weeping in religious art. The word 'laconic' originally referred to the Spartans, who were known for their economy of speech.
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What is the origin of the word irrelevant?
The word origin of irrelevant is Latin, like many other words in ur language.
What is the origin of the word evil?
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Origin of the word speculation?
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What is Etymology?
Etymology is the study of words and their origins and development.The study of the origin of words. apexThe official definition of the word etymology is "the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history."
What is the origin language on words?
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What word means origin of the word?
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What words describe origin?
comes from
Etymology is the study of?
the origin of words.
The study of the origin of words.?
etymology
What etymology mean?
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What is the origin of eat your words?
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What fraction of the words in the English dictionary are of Germanic origin?
Roughly 30-40% of English words are of Germanic origin.
Words of greek origin?
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The study of thehistory and origin of words is?
Etymology.
What words mean farthest from the origin?
distal
