What you need to know about the soccer term “brace”
Brace comes from an old English word meaning "pair." Can you see where this is going?
Tag: word etymology
Clearing confusion about the popular word bespoke
I kept hearing "bespoke" and wasn't quite sure what it meant. Now I know. So will you if you read along!
Fun words you need to know for the holidays
Here's some background about two interesting words for the holidays: yule and troll. Yes troll. Read on, Word Nerds!
Getting to the heart of Thanksgiving: Companion
What I learned about companion and how I'm applying it to Thanksgiving.
What you need to know about the word “Patriot”
Learn about the fascinating history of 'patriot,' a word that has symbolized both loyalty and dissent in America.
Learn new springtime words: Lent and render
Spring inspired words to add to your vocabulary.