A reprieve. It comes in late October, sometimes early November, but only after a frost. They call it St. Martin's summer in Europe. Here, it's Indian summer ...

Good has transparent etymology: gather and -gether are related to it. Their root means “fit, suitable.” This circumstance is borne out by numerous cognates ...

According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, wait came into English around 1200, and meant 'to watch with hostile intent, lie in wait for'. ...

But after the town learns the etymology of the word “faggot” (which began use as a derisive term for old women) and gains the approval of a dictionary ...

Chef Guy Peretz, owner of the Moroccan fast-food chain Marrakesh Express, and who has focused more recently on culinary consulting in Israel ...

The word "school" actually means "children's playtime" in its etymology. Who are the best teachers out there? Those who are (like me) a bit crazy. ...

A "gastropub" opens in Cherry Creek, inspiring food critic Tucker Shaw to explore the etymology of the word. Please keep your comments relevant to this blog ...

Thus, the format will take a bit more of an academic tone, examining the etymology, worldly definition (using Mirriam Webster's), and the transliteration ...