One of the words that stood out to me was “somdeel.” Perhaps when Chaucer wrote this, he was using this word to mean the phrase “some deal” which the Norton Anthology has equated with the popular British phrase “a bit.”
Etymology of the Word “Day”
In this video, I will provide the linguistic history for the word, “day.”
Grimm’s Law and Verner’s Law: Building the Foundation of Modern Linguistics
This week we are discussing Grimm’s Law and Verner’s Law. Both laws are important to the study of linguistics.
Punctuation
The lesson learned from this violent agreement on the importance of uniformity in writing, such as varying applications of capitalization after a colon, is that punctuation is indeed as subjective as the rules surrounding a comma splice.
Including Personal Pronouns
If we want the world to be open and accepting, we must boldly be open and accepting.
Staying Organized
With so many different calendars in our household, it remains a priority for us to stay organized so we can accomplish the things we want to do. Here are my tips and tricks on how we do it.
Cost of Childcare
A year ago, I made the decision to go back to school full-time, regardless of whether it was the right time to do so or not.
Making Mistakes
My mistakes will become bigger as I push myself further. Being able to solve those new, bigger problems is a marked measure of my personal and professional growth.
Prioritizing my Goals
I have many titles and roles now. Even better, I am using the skills I gained through my experiences to accomplish my personal and professional goals.