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Lost in the Etymological Jungle

Posted on Saturday: September 24, 2016 by Michael Hendry

Etymology is a tricky business. Here’s a simple proof for doubting students: English cognates are routinely formed from the present and participial stems of Latin verbs, often from both stems of the same verb. The present and participial stems of … Continue reading →

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