Etymology Quotes

Etymology Quote of the day

Do not lose your enthusiasm. In its Greek etymology, the word enthusiasm means, "God in us."

Etymology: from Latin ad-, "to" + visum, past participle of videre, "to see". Advice is what you get from your parents when you are growing up, and from your children when you are growing old.

Names, once they are in common use, quickly become mere sounds, their etymology being buried, like so many of the earth's marvels, beneath the dust of habit.

Refer me to one atheist who denies the existence of God.... Etymologically, as well as philosophically, an atheist is one without God. That is all the 'A' before 'Theist' really means.

The word mortgage originates in French. it literally means 'death grip'.

Where would you be without etymology'? Lea asked sarcastically.'I think I might find words a little less interesting, ' said Mr Ruche.

The bridge between the words glamour and grammar is magic. According to the OED, glamour evolved through an ancient association between learning and enchantment.