Reddit reviews The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

this isn't a specific example, but you guys should check out a book called "the etymologicon" by mark forsyth. it's got a ton of good examples of this kind of stuff. and it's a pretty entertaining read, too. pretty witty and funny.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Etymologicon-Circular-Connections-Language/dp/0425260798

Etymologicon

https://www.amazon.com/Etymologicon-Circular-Through-Connections-Language/dp/0425260798

> http://www.amazon.com/The-Etymologicon-Circular-Connections-Language/dp/0425260798

Interesting !

An anecdote tied to yours : Sabot, in french, means horse's hoof.

You should read The Etymologicon. Or listen to it if that's your preference. It's amazing.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Etymologicon-Circular-Connections-Language/dp/0425260798

The author has another book that's on sale via Audible for $5 (at least for members) that I picked up today, too. https://mobile.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/The-Elements-of-Eloquence-Audiobook/B00O1GCA5M

Can't vouch for it as I haven't read it, yet.

Here’s a slightly different idea: a WORD history book. I absolutely love this book, and have bought several copies for my history minded friends and family.

The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language https://www.amazon.com/dp/0425260798/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.J1.zbZAF72P4

The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language https://www.amazon.com/dp/0425260798/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_I4C1wb2X59RVC


Thank you for your generosity!!

Reading Rainbow

It's now stuck in my head.