*The following is part of the A to Z Blogging Challenge 2011*
To is brought to you by the letter E....as in etymology. What is etymology you ask? Well, I'm so glad you did ask. Etymology, simply put, is the study of the origins of words, where they came from, how they came about, how they changed over history, and basically anything you can think of regarding a word.
One of my favorite sites is the Online Etymology Dictionary. Wonder how ain't came about? Did you know it's always been a real word? I know English teachers out there, you're in shock and awe and you're ready to string me up but it's there.
Next time you wonder about a word, not so much its meaning but why we use it, check out the link above. You may just be amused.
~Cat
5 comments:
That is interesting. My mother loves studying words and their origins. It is fun to find out about different words and why we use them.
I knew it was real word. Wait til I tell my critique group.
Ha! Ain't is fine. Love this post.
There's a couple of nuns I'd like to send this post.
You wouldn't have any idea about postage to the other side, would you?
Just kidding but I do enjoy learning this sort of thing.
GigglesandGuns
My English teacher will be turning in her grave! (she was one of the proper ennunciation 'gestapo'!)
Thankyou for this link - will be exploring that in due course!
SueH I refuse to go quietly!
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