HAIR/BRAVE Commentary
Hair style, length, color, and texture are sensitive to cultural norms. This commentary explores hair plus the relationship to brave. This part of the commentary explores hair and words akin to hair. Hair is derived from and linked to: ME here or her; OE hær; Ger haar; Frank harja; OFr haire meaning hair or shirt; […]
SPIRITUALITY, MYTHOLOGY, and ETYMOLOGY
by Lois P. Liggett SPIRITUALITY “Spirituality in everyday life: Finding meaning and connection in the ordinary”. The simple exploration of etymology and word definitions, as found in large comprehensive dictionaries like Webster’s New World College Dictionary, can reveal the significance of our basic belief systems, myths, and symbols. This type of exploration is called “spiritual […]
WAR
In 2023 wars in Sudan and in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel caught people’s attention. Let us take a look at the word “war”. What do the definitions say? They suggest confusion, less good, and ill. People taking sides or not taking sides want to scream. WAR derivations are: L guerra; ME were, […]
Guide to Etymological Abbreviations
Guide to etymological abbreviations as given in Webster’s New World Dictionary.
Word Lady
I am a retired physical therapist. I have traveled throughout the world. I professionally worked in Japan in calendar year 1990, as a geriatric rehabilitation consultant for several retirement communities. I have an M.A. in gerontology from Hood College and a B.S. in physical therapy from Russell Sage College. I have an avid interest in […]