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From Dutch treats to Venetian blinds, did you know these English misnomers?
Misonomer is a term which doesn’t mean what the words themselves suggest it means
shashi tharoors world of words
Misonomer is a term which doesn’t mean what the words themselves suggest it means
shashi tharoors world of words
These words are frequently exploited by those in positions of authority to sway opinions, making it imperative for us to remain alert when confronted with it
Many of these so-called inkhorn terms, such as dismiss, celebrate, encyclopedia, commit, capacity and absurdity stayed in the English language and are widely used today
Shashi Tharoor's World of Words is a weekly column dissecting English language
Shashi Tharoor's World of Words is a weekly column dissecting English language
shashi tharoors world of words
The term “Chevron”, derived from the Old French word chevron, meaning “rafter”, refers to a V-shaped symbol
shashi tharoors world of words
The term “fabric”, defined as “textile, woven, or felted cloth”, only came into existence in the 18th century
shashi tharoors world of words
When someone boasts he is “ahead of the curve”, in other words performing better, earlier or faster than the competition, that expression also has its roots in flying
Amusingly enough, the terms are rooted in Old English
shashi tharoors world of words
Dysphemisms involve the deployment of derogatory or offensive language in place of inoffensive expressions