Have you ever wondered where the name cheddar cheese comes from?
Aleksic began his blogThe Etymology Nerdin 2016 as an outlet for his love of language and history.
If you’ve ever wondered howCrispin applesgot their name, or whereChewbaccagot his moniker, Aleksic has the answer.
Sometimes academic buzzwords can be confusing, butthis glossarycan help newbies understand the important terms used in etymology.
One will notice how many languages have evolved and then passed into history over thousands of years.
Scroll down to see some of Aleksic’s amazing infographics (click to see an enlarged version).
Etymology is the study of how words emerge, evolve, and change in meaning over time.
Curious about why Crispin apples or rigatoni are called the monikers they currently bear?
Check out The Etymology Nerd to explore even more about the hidden history of human speech.
Related Articles:
