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The word ‘queue’ is the only word in English that is pronounced the same way when the last four letters are removed.
The word 'queue' and the letter 'q' are phonetically identical, making it a unique case in English where removing multiple letters doesn't change the pronunciation. This quirk demonstrates the complex relationship between English spelling and pronunciation, influenced by the word's French origins.
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The word ‘sincere’ may come from Latin words meaning ‘without wax.’
One etymology suggests it comes from 'sine cera,' referring to Roman sculptors who worked 'without wax,' meaning they...
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The word ‘mortgage’ comes from French words meaning ‘death pledge.’
Combining 'mort' (death) and 'gage' (pledge), the term reflected the serious nature of the financial commitment. The pledge...
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‘Ye’ in ‘Ye Olde Shoppe’ was never actually pronounced ‘ye.’
The 'y' in these signs was actually a representation of the Old English letter 'thorn' (þ), which made...