Etymology on a Saturday Morning

Interesting and informative piece in the Telegraph this morning which is actually an extract from an upcoming book, written by Michael Quinion, titled Port Out, Starboard Home. A blurb which informs about the purpose of the book.

"Launching a new series on myths about our language, Michael Quinion examines the outlandish stories that surround English words and phrases - and explains the truth behind them."

The piece is titled “How the bee got his knees."

Via Arts & Letters Daily.

Posted by on 06/05 at 05:52 AM

  1. Be sure to check out Quinion’s website for many more etymologies.  It’s probably my favorite etymology website.

    Posted by shonk  on  06/05  at  11:51 AM

  2. Thanks Shonk, I will.

    Posted by  on  06/05  at  04:36 PM

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