The “Cob” in “Cobweb,” the “Hodge” in “Hodgepodge,” and more lovely old oddities that still cling to life in compounds.
Fascinating as always. I did know the daisy one, though.
I’ve long been a fan of ”attercop” and I’m delighted that your elucidation of its history has not diminished its linguistic glow. Tolkien could always smuggle in some intriguing scholarship when one tired of all the dripping blood.
These dispatches are the perfect blend of interesting and funny. Love them!
Fascinating as always. I did know the daisy one, though.
I’ve long been a fan of ”attercop” and I’m delighted that your elucidation of its history has not diminished its linguistic glow. Tolkien could always smuggle in some intriguing scholarship when one tired of all the dripping blood.
These dispatches are the perfect blend of interesting and funny. Love them!