Joseph Leake6 days ago2 minCategory: Word OriginsBaking bread & making storiesWhat does baking have in common with creating a story? At first glance, they might seem unrelated activities, calling for totally...
Joseph LeakeApr 142 minCategory: Word OriginsThe delights and discoveries of etymologyDid you know that squirrel means “shadow-tail” in Greek (skíouros), or that a companion originally meant someone you break bread (Latin...