etymology

What’s the origin of the words ‘hooligan’, ‘alarm’ and ‘tip’?

What’s the origin of the words ‘hooligan’, ‘alarm’ and ‘tip’?

Have you ever wondered what the origin of the English words 'hooligan', 'alarm' and 'tip' is? Read the following article… Read More

10 years ago

What’s the origin of the word ‘husband’?

The word "husband" comes from two Old Norse words, which is the language spoken by the Vikings, which mean 'house'… Read More

10 years ago

Which French word means ‘jump like a goat’?

Did you know that the word 'cab' originates from the French word 'cabrioler', which means ' jump like a goat'?… Read More

10 years ago

What is the etymology of the Greek Goddess’s name ‘Ariadne’?

Ariadne was the daughter of Minos, King of Crete, and his queen Pasiphae and she is known for her involvement in… Read More

10 years ago

The Plural form of the word “sphinx”

The word "sphinx" refers to the mythical creature with the body of a lion and a human head.  (more…) Read More

10 years ago

The etymology of the word ‘cerberus’

The origin of the word 'cerberus' is lied on the Greek word 'Kerberos' (κέρβερος). The name "Cerberus" is a Latinised version of the… Read More

11 years ago