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The word ‘bride’ comes from an ancient word meaning ‘to cook.’
The Proto-Germanic root of 'bride' meant 'to cook,' reflecting historical expectations that a new wife would cook for her household. This etymology preserves ancient social roles in modern language.
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The word ‘nerd’ first appeared in Dr. Seuss’s book ‘If I Ran the Zoo’ in 1950.
Dr. Seuss invented the word as the name of a grumpy fantasy creature, but it quickly evolved to...
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‘Emoji’ doesn’t come from ’emotion’ but from Japanese words meaning ‘picture letter.’
Despite popular belief, 'emoji' combines the Japanese 'e' (picture) and 'moji' (character), not the English word 'emotion.' This...
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The word ‘testify’ has its roots in ancient Rome, where men swore on their testicles.
In ancient Rome, men would take oaths while holding their testicles, considered a symbol of virility and truthfulness....