LukkyKnight
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You're on.
Here's something not worthy of it's own thread to keep you diverted until the party starts. Something to tickle the creativity...
What is the origin of the term Etymology?
Some early etymological scholars came up with derivations that were hard for the public to believe. The term "etymology" was formed from the Latin "etus" ("eaten"), the root "mal" ("bad"), and "logy" ("study of"). It meant "the study of things that are hard to swallow."
Far be it from me to inhibit good nutrition.T.H. Oughts said:And if you let us nibble on those leaves LukkyKnight we might have all the 3 food groups covered![]()
Here's something not worthy of it's own thread to keep you diverted until the party starts. Something to tickle the creativity...
What is the origin of the term Etymology?
Some early etymological scholars came up with derivations that were hard for the public to believe. The term "etymology" was formed from the Latin "etus" ("eaten"), the root "mal" ("bad"), and "logy" ("study of"). It meant "the study of things that are hard to swallow."

Maybe it was turtle-pee soup?!?