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An image of Gulliver, of Jonathon Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' tied up by the Liliputians. In the book, Gulliver is the hero, and the Liliputians antagonists. In the backdrop of current political events, this image suggests an alternative.
Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Mar 20, 2022  |  :  etymology, john-ayto, Large, word-origins, 
Magazine Mar 20, 2022 etymology, john-ayto, Large, word-origins, 

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'Large'?

It's true, it's not the first tragic military action since the start of the communications renaissance; but it is the first to enter the western mind in a personal way, as if it's happening to you and I.

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Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Feb 20, 2022  |  :  etymology, Jean, john-ayto, word-origins, 
Magazine Feb 20, 2022 etymology, Jean, john-ayto, word-origins, 

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'Jean'?

Explore the history of denim - 'Jeans of the sort we would recognize today - close fitting working trousers made of hard wearing, typically blue cloth - emerged in America in the mid-19th century...'

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Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Nov 23, 2021  |  :  etymology, john-ayto, Start, word-origins, 
Magazine Nov 23, 2021 etymology, john-ayto, Start, word-origins, 

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'Start'?

A start-up is like a chemical reaction Why Start? Starting anything is one of the most exciting and well-loved human experiences. How do you feel when you: Start your car? Start a journey or vacation? Start a new ...

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Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Nov 14, 2021  |  :  Appraisal, etymology, john-ayto, word-origins, 
Magazine Nov 14, 2021 Appraisal, etymology, john-ayto, word-origins, 

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'Appraisal'?

In any appraisal there is risk. A jeweller appraising a gem for purchase risks paying too much and losing money. An interviewer risks hiring the wrong candidate, costing the organization training and recruitment funds ...

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Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Nov 7, 2021  |  :  etymology, john-ayto, November, word-origins, 
Magazine Nov 7, 2021 etymology, john-ayto, November, word-origins, 

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'November'?

Sunday, one quarter through the ninth month of the year. 9 things to remember today to make change happen. You can talk to strangers on a busy corner. It’s easier to reach a goal when you set it. Life is not meant ...

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Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Oct 31, 2021  |  :  etymology, john-ayto, Rush, word-origins, 
Magazine Oct 31, 2021 etymology, john-ayto, Rush, word-origins, 

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'Rush'?

[An elite endurance athlete, at the Glen Coe Skyline 2018 - Skyrunner Word Series, tackles tough terrain in the Scottish Highlands. Etymologically, the derivative of rush, referring to the release of epinephrine ...

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