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‘Learn’ Used to Mean ‘Teach’ or Why We Should All Read the Dictionary
Culture
‘Learn’ Used to Mean ‘Teach’ or Why We Should All Read the Dictionary
I do enjoy me strolls down etymology lane, I’m not gonna lie. Though I never considered that “to learn” actually…
“Justice” Might Be the Word of the Year, but What if You Don’t Know How Your Own State Defines the Right to Education?
History + Politics
“Justice” Might Be the Word of the Year, but What if You Don’t Know How Your Own State Defines the Right to Education?
Merriam-Webster is the G.O.A.T., itself defining the meaning of “dictionary” for the 21st century. And when they announced the 2018…
The Word You Didn’t Know Was Missing from Your Educational Lexicon
Arts + Letters
The Word You Didn’t Know Was Missing from Your Educational Lexicon
I love old words. Join me in incorporating “schoolery” into your next meeting, parent-teacher conference, or whereevs. (I love this…
The Etymology of “Lit” is Lit
Arts + Letters
The Etymology of “Lit” is Lit
Lovers of quirky wordy things prepare to spend the next three minutes reading Merriam-Webster’s brief summary of the etymology of…
The Strange Tale of Merriam-Webster’s Ghost Word
Arts + Letters
The Strange Tale of Merriam-Webster’s Ghost Word
Merriam-Webster is redefining the role of the dictionary in the 21st century. If you don’t follow them on Twitter, I…
Essay or Assay: Merriam-Webster “Tries” to Explain the Difference
Arts + Letters
Essay or Assay: Merriam-Webster “Tries” to Explain the Difference
The essay is by far my favorite genre, to read and to write. A far cry from what it looks…
Why Poetry and STEM are Not So Far Apart
Arts + Letters
Why Poetry and STEM are Not So Far Apart
Etymology is often my go-to inspiration source for looking at things differently. Big ups to Merriam-Webster for this etymological gem…