Linguistic Origins & Etymology of the English Language: An Etymological Study of the Cu... - 0 views
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Clark Waggoner on 12 Nov 10An etymological study of a word or term is one that traces its development and usage throughout the past. These studies are often interesting because language always develops and changes for reasons. This article is a basic etymological study of the English adjective "strapping". It traces its path throughout time and examines the reasons why the meanings behind the word have changed.