#wordnerd — Public Fediverse posts
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The surprisingly connected origins of "urchin" and "caprice".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #urchin #caprice #hedgehog
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The surprisingly connected origins of "bandit" and "banal". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #bandit #ban #banal
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The surprisingly connected origins of "asparagus" and "aspersions". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #asparagus #aspersions
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The surprisingly connected origins of "grow" and "green".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #grow #green #grass #spring
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The surprisingly connected origins of "polio" and "appalling".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #polio #appal #appalling
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The surprisingly connected origins of "good", "gather", and "fondue".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #good #god #gather #GoodFriday #fondue #giddy
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The surprisingly connected origins of "good", "gather", and "fondue".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #good #god #gather #GoodFriday #fondue #giddy
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The surprisingly connected origins of "estimate" and "aim". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #estimate #aim #esteem
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The surprisingly connected origins of "computer" and "account".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #computer #accounts
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The surprisingly connected origins of "choice" and "disgust".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #choice #disgust
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The surprisingly connected origins of "choice" and "disgust".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #choice #disgust
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The surprisingly connected origins of "choice" and "disgust".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #choice #disgust
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The surprisingly connected origins of "choice" and "disgust".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #choice #disgust
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The surprisingly connected origins of "choice" and "disgust".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #choice #disgust
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The surprisingly connected origins of "seismic" and "whittle".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #seismic #earthquake #whittle
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The surprisingly connected origins of "instrument" and "destroy". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #instrument #destroy
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The surprisingly connected origins of "cow" and "beef".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #cow #beef #anglosaxons #normans
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The surprisingly connected origins of "assets", "sad", and "satisfy".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #asset #sad #satisfy
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The surprisingly connected origins of "detective" and "thug".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #detective #thug
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The surprisingly connected origins of "voyage" and "way".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #voyage #way
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The surprisingly connected origins of "cable", "heave", and "heavy".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #cable #heave #heavy
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The surprisingly connected origins of "secret", "police", "political", "quasi", "unethical" and "concern".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #secret #police #political #quasi #unethical #concern
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World Book Day is fast approaching - if you need book themed badges for your event then please make sure you order ASAP 📚 🤓 https://www.koolbadges.co.uk/reading-book-badges-c-51.html #worldbookday2026 #bookish #books #reading #badges #wordnerd #buttonbadges #worldbookday
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The surprisingly connected origins of "pyrotechnic" and "firework". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #pyrotechnics #firework #NewYearsEve
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The surprisingly connected origins of "wassail" and "health". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #wassail #health #toast https://youtube.com/shorts/HnAlmMumV8U
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The surprisingly connected origins of "vice" (as in vice-president) and "weak". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #vice #vicepresident #weak
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The surprisingly connected origins of "stream" and "rhythm".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #stream #rhythm
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The surprisingly connected origins of "vital" and "quick". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #vital #quick
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The surprisingly connected origins of "inept" and "couple".
https://youtube.com/shorts/4RR2FNxUrBk?feature=share
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #inept #apt #couple
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The surprisingly connected origins of "wind" and "air". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #wind #air
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The surprisingly connected origins of "Donald" and "dip".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #donald #dip #ruler #hollow
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Bookish & Librarian Badges 📚 cute gift for any avid reader, bookworm & budding librarian https://www.koolbadges.co.uk/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=librarian
#badges #buttonbadges #koolbadges #bookish #ilovereading #bookbadges #wordnerd #studentlibrarian #supportyourlocallibrary #badgemaker #ukhandmade -
The surprisingly connected origins of "energy" and "work". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #energy #work
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The surprisingly connected origins of "cancel", "culture", and "polarize".
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/clTMW4H3MIg
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #cancel #culture #cancelculture #polarizing #TaylorSwiftCancelled #CancelledSong
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The surprisingly connected origins of "flu" and "influence".
https://youtube.com/shorts/HGVoeIToedc
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #flu #influence #influenza #astrology #flushot
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The surprisingly connected origins of "climate" and "lid". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #climate #climatechange #lid
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The surprisingly connected origins of "in" and "inn".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #inn #innsofcourt
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Today’s Wordle struck a balance no doubles, started with L, and the answer was LEFTY, meaning the lowest point. A fair challenge for streak chasers.
#Wordle #WordleToday #WordleChallenge #PuzzleGame #DailyWordle #WordNerd #TECHi
Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/wordle-1550-pouty-answer-hints-september-16-2025/
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Today’s Wordle struck a balance no doubles, started with L, and the answer was LEFTY, meaning the lowest point. A fair challenge for streak chasers.
#Wordle #WordleToday #WordleChallenge #PuzzleGame #DailyWordle #WordNerd #TECHi
Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/wordle-1550-pouty-answer-hints-september-16-2025/
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Today’s Wordle struck a balance no doubles, started with L, and the answer was LEFTY, meaning the lowest point. A fair challenge for streak chasers.
#Wordle #WordleToday #WordleChallenge #PuzzleGame #DailyWordle #WordNerd #TECHi
Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/wordle-1550-pouty-answer-hints-september-16-2025/
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Today’s Wordle struck a balance no doubles, started with L, and the answer was LEFTY, meaning the lowest point. A fair challenge for streak chasers.
#Wordle #WordleToday #WordleChallenge #PuzzleGame #DailyWordle #WordNerd #TECHi
Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/wordle-1550-pouty-answer-hints-september-16-2025/
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The surprisingly connected origins of "pitcher" and "beaker".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #pitcher #beaker
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Happy #LimerickDay! In lieu of a (bad) limerick of our own, we’ll point you to our video about Verse, which talks about the basics of poetic form, including the limerick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxFzgH0y9Jw
#Etymology #Video #WordNerd #Linguistics #Language #Words #HistoricalLinguistics #LingComm #Limerick #Verse #Poetry
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The surprisingly connected origins of "shrove" and "carnival". https://youtube.com/shorts/g-qTw8ik1eA
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #lent #shrovetuesday #pancakeday #fattuesday #carnival #carneval
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The surprisingly connected origins of "damsel" and "danger.
https://youtube.com/shorts/_X2chj9jEBA
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #damsel #danger
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The surprisingly connected origins of "consider" and "desire".
https://youtube.com/shorts/27icu--jL6w
#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #consider #desire #astrology
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Happy #LimerickDay! In lieu of a (bad) limerick of our own, we’ll point you to our video about Verse, which talks about the basics of poetic form, including the limerick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxFzgH0y9Jw
#Etymology #Video #WordNerd #Linguistics #Language #Words #HistoricalLinguistics #LingComm #Limerick #Verse #Poetry
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The surprisingly connected origins of "Accident" and "Cadaver".
https://youtube.com/shorts/fARBzy2BQdM
#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #accident #cadaver
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The surprisingly connected origins of "trouble", "disturb", and "storm".
https://youtube.com/shorts/zdXMZHcWBw4
#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #trouble #disturb #storm
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The surprisingly connected origins of "queer" and "thwart".
https://youtube.com/shorts/lFa66dtyxzs
#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #mow #queer #thwart