How Lloyd’s of London made ‘A1’ synonymous with excellence
The term “A1” is commonly used today to describe something of the finest quality, but its roots go back to 18th century
Tag: Word Origins
Forging new paths: The journey of pioneers through history
The word “pioneer” reminds us of trailblazers, innovators, and those who shape the future by exploring uncharted territories. The word traces its
From signatures to safeguards: The story behind ‘underwriting’
The word “underwriting” has its origins in the early days of maritime insurance during the 17th century in London. It comes from
Did you know the word ‘bribe’ originally meant a ‘piece of bread’?
The word “bribe” has an intriguing etymology. In Old French, it originally meant “a piece of bread” offered to beggars. However, over
What is the connection between a medieval knight and a modern-day freelancer?
The term “freelancer” originally referred to a mercenary soldier who was free from the obligations of serving any single lord or king.
Why are mentors synonymous with wise advice?
The word “mentor” has its roots in Greek mythology, where it was originally the name of a person. In Homer’s epic The
From ancient slavery to modern classrooms: The origins of pedagogy
Did you know the term ‘pedagogy’ traces its origin to Greek and referred to a slave who played a key role in the intellectual development of a child?
Launching Soon…My First Book
My journey with words began in a remote village, devoid of dictionaries. It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that I finished writing my first book—an etymology quiz on India.
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