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Words
Odd origins of everyday words.
Words
Alphabet Is Just Alpha, Beta
The word alphabet comes from alpha and beta, the first two letters of the Greek alphabet.
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Nice Once Meant Foolish
The word nice comes from the Latin nescius, meaning ignorant.
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A Clue Used to Be a Ball of Yarn
The word clue comes from clew, a ball of thread.
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Goodbye Started as a Blessing
The word goodbye is a worn-down form of God be with ye.