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The 'Reasonable' Dispute: Sunday's Etymology Offers No Solace
Confused about the name 'Sunday'? Learn why English calls it the 'Day of the Sun' and how it differs from other days named after gods.
#SundayOrigin, #Etymology, #EnglishLanguage, #WordHistory, #Linguistics
https://newsletter.tf/english-sunday-name-origin-day-of-the-sun/
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The English word 'Sunday' comes from 'Sun's Day,' unlike Tuesday (Tiw's Day) or Wednesday (Woden's Day). This naming convention highlights a unique origin story.
#SundayOrigin, #Etymology, #EnglishLanguage, #WordHistory, #Linguistics
https://newsletter.tf/english-sunday-name-origin-day-of-the-sun/