Sentences with FOLK-ETYMOLOGY
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"One example of folk etymology is the word 'wedding' which originally derived from 'weddung' meaning the act of making a pledge."
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"The term 'folk etymology' was coined in 1783 by the linguist John A. Simpson."
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"A common folk etymology is the mistaken belief that the word 'honeymoon' is derived from honey and moon due to its association with romance."
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"In some cases, folk etymology can completely alter the original meaning of a word."
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"The process of folk etymology is influenced by cultural factors and linguistic patterns."
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"An example of folk etymology is the transformation of the German word 'spinnweben' into the English word 'spiderweb'."
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"The study of folk etymology provides insights into how languages change over time."
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"The internet has facilitated the spread of folk etymology through online communities."
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"One example of folk etymology is the word 'pineapple', which was originally derived from the Spanish word 'piña' for pine cone."
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"The term 'bridegroom' underwent folk etymology, with 'groom' being reinterpreted as a servant or attendant."
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"In folk etymology, complex or obscure words are often simplified or modified to align with more familiar terms."
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"The folk etymology of 'coronavirus' as 'crown beer' gained traction despite being scientifically inaccurate."
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"The expression 'long time no see' underwent folk etymology, falsely attributed to Native American speech patterns."
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"The word 'etiquette' underwent folk etymology, with its origin mistakenly linked to a 'ticket' issued at court."
