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etymology of etymology
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The word "etymology" is derived from the Greek term "etymologia," which combines two Greek roots: "etymon" (meaning "true sense" or "original meaning") and "logia" (meaning "study" or "discourse").

In Greek, "etymologia" referred to the study of the true or original meanings of words. It involved analyzing the roots, components, and historical development of words to understand their inherent meanings and linguistic connections.

The Greek root "etymon" can be further traced back to the Greek verb "etymos," which means "true" or "real." The concept of etymology revolves around uncovering the true or genuine origins and meanings of words.

Over time, the term "etymology" entered the English language and came to signify the study of the historical development, origins, and changes in word meanings and forms. It encompasses the investigation of linguistic evolution, word derivations, borrowings, and semantic shifts.

The etymology of "etymology" itself reflects the fundamental nature of the field, which is concerned with tracing the true sense and historical roots of words.

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The etymology of etymology

That John allegro story is quite interesting, seems he isn't considered an "scholar" or "academic" after his book   he has an interesting theory though

Thanks for joining hertz! Gnarly etymology book please share some of your favorites!

I will share a few here

Who loves to paint on a

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canvas (n.)
"sturdy cloth made from hemp or flax," mid-14c., from Anglo-French canevaz, Old North French canevach, Old French chanevaz "canvas," literally "made of hemp, hempen," noun use of Vulgar Latin adjective *cannapaceus "made of hemp," from Latin cannabis, from Greek kannabis "hemp," a Scythian or Thracian word (see cannabis).

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I work with automated robotic machines and a coworker told me this one that he knew! (He's definitely a "bookworm" so to speak)

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robot (n.) 1923, "mechanical person," also "person whose work or activities are entirely mechanical," from the English translation of the 1920 play "R.U.R." ("Rossum's Universal Robots") by Karel Capek (1890-1938), from Czech robotnik "forced worker," from robota "forced labor, compulsory service, drudgery," from robotiti "to work, drudge," from an Old Czech source akin to Old Church Slavonic rabota "servitude," from rabu "slave" (from Old Slavic *orbu-, from PIE *orbh- "pass from one status to another;" see orphan).

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The Sanskrit term Upaniṣad originally meant “connection” or “equivalence,[27] but came to be understood as "sitting near a teacher,"[27] from upa "by" and ni-ṣad "sit down",[28] "sitting down near", referring to the student sitting down near the teacher while receiving spiritual knowledge.(Gurumukh)[29] Other dictionary meanings include "esoteric doctrine" and "secret doctrine". Monier-Williams' Sanskrit Dictionary notes – "According to native authorities, Upanishad means setting to rest ignorance by revealing the knowledge of the supreme spirit."[30]

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connectedcosmos said:

According to ancestry I have some ~40% Scottish ancestry

So if I'm reading that correctly,  it was raids or expeditions as in pillaging others land and produce etc .

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I think so, but I just noticed the fodder reference and “fodder” happens to be on the left page of the pic, some shit about food for cattle. Flip it around, maybe the cattle shit mushrooms for us, food. Stoopid I know but what can I say

Clearly it says “pillage” and “raid” though.

About 8 years ago I bought a shit ton of dictionaries on eBay, I was doing a lot of contracts back then, so I have a bunch of legal and banking dictionaries, which come in handy for damn sure. Along with other dictionaries, I became a little obsessed. I started buying older ones from 1800’s. at some point I got sick of it all. Etymology is always interesting though. The original intent of “words”

Maybe the letter “J” was and always has been the joker. It wasn’t invented until the 16th century, I think, and religious people think the name Jesus is sacred, maybe it’s just a joke lol

Nice! Interesting

It's contradictory in a way and I like that , conceal being contradictory to the make someone aware or introduce

So to keep secret or to spread this beautiful knowledge? I've come to the liking of the term "finding breadcrumbs" of the divine nature of the cosmos I think that's a good way to put it , we are all in this together no matter what we know think or believe , yet we can all find these little breadcrumbs left throughout all the ancient books and philosophical knowledge to lead us back home to the source




Okay now to share some etymology

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Nectar is derived from Greek νεκταρ, the fabled drink of eternal life. Some derive the word from νε- or νη- "not" plus κτα- or κτεν- "kill", meaning "unkillable", thus "immortal". The common use of the word "nectar" to refer to the "sweet liquid in flowers", is first recorded in AD 1600.

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Etymology. Amrita is composed of the negative prefix, अ a from Sanskrit meaning 'not', and mṛtyu meaning 'death' in Sanskrit, thus meaning 'not death' or 'immortal/deathless'. The concept of an immortality drink is attested in at least two ancient Indo-European languages: Ancient Greek and Sanskrit.

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"That is heard well brings joy and delight. Liveliness has the power to hold and accompany good thoughts, and it brings mirth to the soul. When one hears a clear sound, the mind is filled with happiness and appreciation. However, when something is heard well, it should also be protected and remembered for its craftsmanship and musicality, so that the work does not perish but continues to bring joy and harmonious song. Hearing is a good thing, but thought, understanding, and goodwill cannot be contained by it alone; they must follow if one desires or requires them or wishes to discern. Thus, one should share that which is heard with those in need, and lead liveliness in communal creation, so that good hearing may be well nurtured and heard."

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þæt gehyrdþ wel lystig
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Þæt gehyrdþ wel lystig, þonne is gódum geþance and gelimpan. Lystignes hæfð anweald tó gehealdenne heortan and geferan, and þæt cennþ gleow on sefan. Þonne man gehyrþ þæt geholene sweg, þonne swengeþ þæt mód mid blisse and geþance. Ac þæt gehyrdþ wel, þonne sceal man þæt eac bewarian and gemunan þæs timbres and þæs sangcraeftes, þæt þæt geweorc ne losige, ac forþbringe lystum and sange gleawlice and smeðe. Gehyrdnes is gód ðing, ac geþanc and gewitnes and gódes willan ne mæg þæt ánhaga healdean, ac sceal him fylgan, gif hé þæt lyst and lufaþ, oþþe forðon þe hé hit behófaþ oþþe gesceadwisaþ. Þus cweþende, man sceal þæt gehyrd þearfum dælan, and lystignesse lædan on gesiþcundre gesceapenunge, þæt gehyrdnes wel geboren and gehýred weorþe.
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Inglis of Old: Request


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Can you speak in old English?

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Of course! I can certainly try my best to emulate Old English for you. However, please keep in mind that my knowledge is based on modern English, so my imitation may not be completely accurate. Nevertheless, I shall endeavor to assist you in a manner befitting the archaic tongue. Pray, how may I be of service?





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How do you say , why is the world here at all

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Verily, the question thou dost pose is one of profound nature. In the ancient tongue of Old English, one might express thy query thusly:

"Forþon hwi is þes werold hér ealra þinga?"

Mayhaps this rendition captures the essence of thy inquiry. Pray, let me know if there is aught else I may aid thee with.


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Can you tell me how to pronounce that ?

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Certainly! Here is a guide to pronouncing the Old English phrase:

"Forþon hwi is þes werold hér ealra þinga?"

"Forþon" is pronounced as "for-thon" with a soft "th" sound like in "thin."
"hwi" is pronounced as "hwee" with a long "ee" sound.
"is" is pronounced as "ees" with a long "ee" sound.
"þes" is pronounced as "thes" with a soft "th" sound.
"werold" is pronounced as "weh-rold" with a short "eh" sound.
"hér" is pronounced as "hayer" with a long "ay" sound.
"ealra" is pronounced as "eh-al-ra" with a short "eh" sound.
"þinga" is pronounced as "thing-ga" with a hard "g" sound.
Please note that this is a rough approximation based on modern English pronunciation conventions, as the original pronunciation of Old English may have varied.

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