I find etymology fascinating for a couple of reasons.

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I find etymology fascinating for a couple of reasons. The largest being when you know the history of a word it helps solidify that word's meaning in your mind. At least for me.

Originally shared by Ade Oshineye

A big list of explanations for the names of various Unix/Linux tools
https://wiki.debian.org/WhyTheName

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Steve Johnson said…
I like etymology too. I find it fascinating, however, that "official" English words are controlled by companies who publish dictionaries. I wonder if they have board rooms full of stodgy old men with tobacco pipes taking votes around the table for each new word.
April 11, 2015 at 10:42 AM
Jason ON said…
The original dictionaries were the ones who standardized spellings, yes. And yes, there rooms full of stodgy old people who vote on words, their spellings and meetings. ;)
April 11, 2015 at 3:56 PM
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