Etymology as Entertainment: The Letter T
Call it “Sesame Street” for ostensibly educated adults.
Here’s a list of words chosen merely because I like them. They’re fun.
And the letter of the day is………….
tenterhooks (this post is all your fault, Kathleen…)
Got more? Comment – enlighten me.
Tags: Letter of the Day
I knew what tenterhooks meant (and appreciated your use of it in the comments), but never knew the origin — thanks for that.
I love thwart. But frankly, I cannot wait until you do the letter “E” — there are a million great “E” words…
A million, eh?
I see guest blogging in your future…