Did you know that the word "knuckle" comes from the late 14 century and is derived from the Germanic word "knokel" meaning "finger joint"?
Or how about that the word "pimp" most likely came from from the modern French word "pimper" meaning "to dress elegantly" and was first used in its current context in 1607?
The website, Online Etymology Dictionary is a treasure trove* of information for both the know it all, the Trivial Pursuit junky, and those of us who are just curious from time to time. The next time someone asks, "I wonder where that word comes from?" you can tell them!
Sergio del Limonar
*The word "treasure" is derived from the the old French word "tresor" of the same meaning and was first used in the mid-12th century. The expression "treasure trove" was first used in 1888.
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