<description>"Ghost" is a pretty old word. "Ghoul," as an English word, not so much.</description>

"Ghost" is a pretty old word. "Ghoul," as an Engl…

"Ghost" is a pretty old word. "Ghoul," as an English word, not so much.

Ghost and Ghoul (Word-Origin Wednesday)

<description>The names of "October" and a few other months make a lot more sense if we look at Latin and the Roman calendar.</description>

The names of "October" and a few other months mak…

The names of "October" and a few other months make a lot more sense if we look at Latin and the Roman calendar.

October (Word-Origin Wednesday)

<description>The everyday meaning of "sympathy" has shifted over the years, but it's always had some connection to its Latin and Greek roots.</description>

The everyday meaning of "sympathy" has shifted ov…

The everyday meaning of "sympathy" has shifted over the years, but it's always had some connection to its Latin and Greek roots.

Sympathy (Word-Origin Wednesday)

<description>Before it entered everyday English, "hysterical" was medical Latin.</description>

Before it entered everyday English, "hysterical" …

Before it entered everyday English, "hysterical" was medical Latin.

Hysterical (Word-Origin Wednesday)

<description>Do you say "autumn" or "fall" to describe the season between summer and winter? Get the lowdown on the history of both words.</description>

Do you say "autumn" or "fall" to describe the sea…

Do you say "autumn" or "fall" to describe the season between summer and winter? Get the lowdown on the history of both words.

Autumn and Fall (Word-Origin Wednesday)

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