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Etymologic – where did that word come from? May 8, 2007

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Here’s a tough quiz for you. I got 7 out of 10, but one or two answers were 50/50 guesses, rather than something I knew for definite. If you’re any good at English, try this quiz for yourself and see how well you know the etymology of common words and phrases.

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