I use this etymology as a touchstone for understanding the word’s uses and implications.
The term "woke" originated in African American Vernacular English, meaning to be aware of racial prejudice and discrimination. Its roots can be traced to early 20th-century Black protest songs.
The term "woke" originated in African American Vernacular English, meaning to be aware of racial prejudice and discrimination. Its roots can be traced to early 20th-century Black protest songs.
November 17, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I use this etymology as a touchstone for understanding the word’s uses and implications.
The term "woke" originated in African American Vernacular English, meaning to be aware of racial prejudice and discrimination. Its roots can be traced to early 20th-century Black protest songs.
The term "woke" originated in African American Vernacular English, meaning to be aware of racial prejudice and discrimination. Its roots can be traced to early 20th-century Black protest songs.
In that case what is the etymology of 'crape'? I know of none.
November 17, 2025 at 2:25 AM
In that case what is the etymology of 'crape'? I know of none.
"Double-gaited" was from the 1800s and I don't even KNOW the etymology there.
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
"Double-gaited" was from the 1800s and I don't even KNOW the etymology there.
"The Stars" by Vasiliki Albedo
– from Banshee's Issue 18 (autumn/winter 2024).
A gorgeous poem.
#Greece #Sahara #etymology #bucklingunder #heartburn
@bdralyuk.bsky.social @placepoet.bsky.social
– from Banshee's Issue 18 (autumn/winter 2024).
A gorgeous poem.
#Greece #Sahara #etymology #bucklingunder #heartburn
@bdralyuk.bsky.social @placepoet.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 1:38 AM
"The Stars" by Vasiliki Albedo
– from Banshee's Issue 18 (autumn/winter 2024).
A gorgeous poem.
#Greece #Sahara #etymology #bucklingunder #heartburn
@bdralyuk.bsky.social @placepoet.bsky.social
– from Banshee's Issue 18 (autumn/winter 2024).
A gorgeous poem.
#Greece #Sahara #etymology #bucklingunder #heartburn
@bdralyuk.bsky.social @placepoet.bsky.social
Oops my bad, I got distracted when I pulled out my phone twenty minutes ago and totally forgot to follow through on my original task - looking up “pants vs pant etymology”
November 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Oops my bad, I got distracted when I pulled out my phone twenty minutes ago and totally forgot to follow through on my original task - looking up “pants vs pant etymology”
the etymology of the word ''eepy'' is quite interesting, actually. it evolved from the english word "sleepy", which is used to describe something that feels a need for sleep (or eep, as we would say nowadays). hope this helps
November 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
the etymology of the word ''eepy'' is quite interesting, actually. it evolved from the english word "sleepy", which is used to describe something that feels a need for sleep (or eep, as we would say nowadays). hope this helps
etymology is wild
The most convoluted etymology…
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November 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
etymology is wild
Here's another fun word history from the Wordfoolery Archives - rambunctious - wordfoolery.wordpress.com/2015/07/20/r... First used in 1830s Boston. #etymology
November 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Here's another fun word history from the Wordfoolery Archives - rambunctious - wordfoolery.wordpress.com/2015/07/20/r... First used in 1830s Boston. #etymology
I may also just be raging that during a scene in which the all known consciousness of the human species is literally schooling someone on etymology and language they mispronounce gaelic
November 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I may also just be raging that during a scene in which the all known consciousness of the human species is literally schooling someone on etymology and language they mispronounce gaelic
I have a language history essay that wants me to write about the etymology of 3 words, share 2 bibliography sources, and write about how they came to be due things like trade, war, etc.
I feel stupid
I feel stupid
November 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I have a language history essay that wants me to write about the etymology of 3 words, share 2 bibliography sources, and write about how they came to be due things like trade, war, etc.
I feel stupid
I feel stupid
edit to add: "sexualize" is not the *creation* of right-wing goons. bastardizing that word for projection/misdirection/character destruction, however, very much is. #WordsAreLittleHeroes
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
edit to add: "sexualize" is not the *creation* of right-wing goons. bastardizing that word for projection/misdirection/character destruction, however, very much is. #WordsAreLittleHeroes
Gesturing wildly to a major fucking word that we literally fucking get from MEXICO
November 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Gesturing wildly to a major fucking word that we literally fucking get from MEXICO
The etymology of Artificial Intelligence, or AI:
Artificial = from Latin artificium,(“artisanship, skill”), from artifax,(“artisan, crafter”) = ars,(“skill, art, craft”) + fex,(“Maker of”) = Crafted or Stylized Fact. A stylized fact is, strictly-speaking, the construction of a counter-factual.
Artificial = from Latin artificium,(“artisanship, skill”), from artifax,(“artisan, crafter”) = ars,(“skill, art, craft”) + fex,(“Maker of”) = Crafted or Stylized Fact. A stylized fact is, strictly-speaking, the construction of a counter-factual.
November 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The etymology of Artificial Intelligence, or AI:
Artificial = from Latin artificium,(“artisanship, skill”), from artifax,(“artisan, crafter”) = ars,(“skill, art, craft”) + fex,(“Maker of”) = Crafted or Stylized Fact. A stylized fact is, strictly-speaking, the construction of a counter-factual.
Artificial = from Latin artificium,(“artisanship, skill”), from artifax,(“artisan, crafter”) = ars,(“skill, art, craft”) + fex,(“Maker of”) = Crafted or Stylized Fact. A stylized fact is, strictly-speaking, the construction of a counter-factual.
[Pluribus; spoilers]
The hive mind’s repeated invocations of Helen remind me of Facebook’s Memories tab: on this day 2 years ago, your now-deceased loved one tagged you in a post.
A human life reduced to dispassionate trivia, neither more nor less interesting than the etymology of “vodka”.
10/12
The hive mind’s repeated invocations of Helen remind me of Facebook’s Memories tab: on this day 2 years ago, your now-deceased loved one tagged you in a post.
A human life reduced to dispassionate trivia, neither more nor less interesting than the etymology of “vodka”.
10/12
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
[Pluribus; spoilers]
The hive mind’s repeated invocations of Helen remind me of Facebook’s Memories tab: on this day 2 years ago, your now-deceased loved one tagged you in a post.
A human life reduced to dispassionate trivia, neither more nor less interesting than the etymology of “vodka”.
10/12
The hive mind’s repeated invocations of Helen remind me of Facebook’s Memories tab: on this day 2 years ago, your now-deceased loved one tagged you in a post.
A human life reduced to dispassionate trivia, neither more nor less interesting than the etymology of “vodka”.
10/12
I wish @merriam-webster.com included a definition and etymology for “groyper”. It’s such an alien term.
November 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I wish @merriam-webster.com included a definition and etymology for “groyper”. It’s such an alien term.
So, Old English 'haw', the English build these in France for their field fortifications, the French call them ha-ha or aw-aw, the English leave, build toy castles as is proper, and name their features after French customs bc civilized.
And then invent the "surprise" folk etymology. Love it.
And then invent the "surprise" folk etymology. Love it.
November 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
So, Old English 'haw', the English build these in France for their field fortifications, the French call them ha-ha or aw-aw, the English leave, build toy castles as is proper, and name their features after French customs bc civilized.
And then invent the "surprise" folk etymology. Love it.
And then invent the "surprise" folk etymology. Love it.
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Remember to check my Google doc if you want to learn more about my conlang, Cédille Lingualle! A conlangs based on latin and old french with some Greek letters and Picard influence!
#conlang #romlang #conlanging #constructedlanguage #linguistics #etymology
Remember to check my Google doc if you want to learn more about my conlang, Cédille Lingualle! A conlangs based on latin and old french with some Greek letters and Picard influence!
#conlang #romlang #conlanging #constructedlanguage #linguistics #etymology
Cédille lingualle
Cédille lingualle Cédille lingualle (Ç.lle) is a franco-latin based conlang created by Creisylle alias Clément on the second of April 2025. Created as a fun brain and creative exercise, to combine C...
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November 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Remember to check my Google doc if you want to learn more about my conlang, Cédille Lingualle! A conlangs based on latin and old french with some Greek letters and Picard influence!
#conlang #romlang #conlanging #constructedlanguage #linguistics #etymology
Remember to check my Google doc if you want to learn more about my conlang, Cédille Lingualle! A conlangs based on latin and old french with some Greek letters and Picard influence!
#conlang #romlang #conlanging #constructedlanguage #linguistics #etymology
OH ETYMOLOGY
Marigold is named after the marigold flower, representing wealth and prosperity, pairing with Lebanne and Jacinthe's flower inspiration. Marigold's name also isn't french to show she's not originally from Kalos (probably from an unseen Thailand region to match her Muay Thai roots)
Marigold is named after the marigold flower, representing wealth and prosperity, pairing with Lebanne and Jacinthe's flower inspiration. Marigold's name also isn't french to show she's not originally from Kalos (probably from an unseen Thailand region to match her Muay Thai roots)
Marigold, Butler & Bodyguard for Jacinthe and the Society of Battle Connoisseurs
Newly hired following the Prism Tower fiasco in Lumiose, she takes her job extremely seriously and often butts heads with Lebanne. In her off time, she's super chill and friendly.
#MorninKimArt #PokemonLegendsZA #OC
Newly hired following the Prism Tower fiasco in Lumiose, she takes her job extremely seriously and often butts heads with Lebanne. In her off time, she's super chill and friendly.
#MorninKimArt #PokemonLegendsZA #OC
November 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
OH ETYMOLOGY
Marigold is named after the marigold flower, representing wealth and prosperity, pairing with Lebanne and Jacinthe's flower inspiration. Marigold's name also isn't french to show she's not originally from Kalos (probably from an unseen Thailand region to match her Muay Thai roots)
Marigold is named after the marigold flower, representing wealth and prosperity, pairing with Lebanne and Jacinthe's flower inspiration. Marigold's name also isn't french to show she's not originally from Kalos (probably from an unseen Thailand region to match her Muay Thai roots)
Researching an etymology on newspapers.com, getting excited to find a super early example, and then the community layer loads and I find it’s already been clipped by Barry Popik is my version of Robert Scott at the South Pole.
November 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Researching an etymology on newspapers.com, getting excited to find a super early example, and then the community layer loads and I find it’s already been clipped by Barry Popik is my version of Robert Scott at the South Pole.
…am i insane or does [...]de-la-reine-c[...] /də-la-rɛn-k/ match جررنك ǧararank
(the d -> j makes me think portuguese although of course there's no "de la" in portuguese...) (also if the plum was named after her during her lifetime it could be old enough to support crazy sound shifts over time…?)
(the d -> j makes me think portuguese although of course there's no "de la" in portuguese...) (also if the plum was named after her during her lifetime it could be old enough to support crazy sound shifts over time…?)
![screenshot of wiktionary entry:
French
Etymology
Earlier prune de la Reine Claude, named after Queen Claude (1499–1524).
Pronunciation
• IPA(key): /ʁɛn.klod/
Audio (France (Lyon)): [playable audio file]
Noun
reine-claude f (plural reines-claudes)
1. greengage (plum with greenish-yellow flesh and skin)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5gvygd24ilrqmbgsii2zzp3v/bafkreihtd3rtyxe4d6mfwwltue7vwokqqoo2qvjplzaspmcyzcf6g74cii@jpeg)
November 16, 2025 at 6:09 AM
…am i insane or does [...]de-la-reine-c[...] /də-la-rɛn-k/ match جررنك ǧararank
(the d -> j makes me think portuguese although of course there's no "de la" in portuguese...) (also if the plum was named after her during her lifetime it could be old enough to support crazy sound shifts over time…?)
(the d -> j makes me think portuguese although of course there's no "de la" in portuguese...) (also if the plum was named after her during her lifetime it could be old enough to support crazy sound shifts over time…?)
MTG Archetype: We thought this animal and mechanic was cute so we made a bunch of different fantastical roles for the animal
YGO Archetype: Okay so it's a bunch of big boob anime women and dragons. However we googled an astrological or religious concept this week and thought up a really good pun
YGO Archetype: Okay so it's a bunch of big boob anime women and dragons. However we googled an astrological or religious concept this week and thought up a really good pun
![Etymology [edit]
The theme's names are a reference to the lunar |
nodes, the two points where the orbit of the
Moon intersects the ecliptic" (Earth's own orbit).
The ascending node (83) is where the Moon
moves into the northern ecliptic hemisphere",
and the descending node (29) is where the Moon
moves into the southern one. In medieval
astronomy, the ascending node was known as |
the "dragon's head", while the descending node
is known as the "dragon's tail", as being the only
points in the sky where the Sun and the Moon
can both be, they were thought responsible for
them being ‘devoured’ during eclipses".](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xp5wp3cdyzad3z7rrrxol2xa/bafkreifeurbrdft22avkpkdfd5ltyhq3cmxjnjuxvcm6wysf7civgxtbs4@jpeg)
November 16, 2025 at 4:49 AM
MTG Archetype: We thought this animal and mechanic was cute so we made a bunch of different fantastical roles for the animal
YGO Archetype: Okay so it's a bunch of big boob anime women and dragons. However we googled an astrological or religious concept this week and thought up a really good pun
YGO Archetype: Okay so it's a bunch of big boob anime women and dragons. However we googled an astrological or religious concept this week and thought up a really good pun
@paulcrider.liberalcurrents.com yooooooo so I just looked up the etymology for liberal, and first I got "directly from Latin 𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴 [...] literally 'of freedom, pertaining to or befitting a free person'", no surprise there
November 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
@paulcrider.liberalcurrents.com yooooooo so I just looked up the etymology for liberal, and first I got "directly from Latin 𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴 [...] literally 'of freedom, pertaining to or befitting a free person'", no surprise there
obviously the argument from etymology is bankrupt but I do want to ask that person what they think the word "liberal" comes from and whether there are for instance any huge famous statutes with cognate names.
November 16, 2025 at 4:17 AM
obviously the argument from etymology is bankrupt but I do want to ask that person what they think the word "liberal" comes from and whether there are for instance any huge famous statutes with cognate names.
technically i shouldn't have these on wiktionary because i don't have actual in-use attestations of all of them but similarly these are all actual variants of this word according to (iirc multiple people each from) from lebanese twitter
November 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM
technically i shouldn't have these on wiktionary because i don't have actual in-use attestations of all of them but similarly these are all actual variants of this word according to (iirc multiple people each from) from lebanese twitter
On X i sent two tweets about it. The word kubb came 1740s in sweden. Huggkubbe 1770s. Chopping block apparently 1680s if that oxford dictionary are right. Etymology supports your thesis. www.oed.com/dictionary/c...
November 16, 2025 at 3:20 AM
On X i sent two tweets about it. The word kubb came 1740s in sweden. Huggkubbe 1770s. Chopping block apparently 1680s if that oxford dictionary are right. Etymology supports your thesis. www.oed.com/dictionary/c...