15 English Words And Their Mind-Blowing Origins
There are literally millions of words in existence, and English words alone can sum up to a quarter million and still growing. But are you aware that some of the words you are using now have deeper meanings in the past? Like how disaster is a reference to the stars, and how hysteria used to only refer to women? Find out more! 1. Sinister From the Latin word Sinistra meaning Left . Why is the word “left” so attached to such a sinister meaning? Well, centuries ago, being left-handed is frowned upon by many people. They attribute the rare case of left-handedness to the works of evil. This is true across several religions and traditions. Currently, it is estimated that 10% of the world’s population is left-handed. So many evil people! 2. Privilege From the Latin word Privilegium which means “Private Law”. A privilege is a right that is gained from birth. Perhaps this idea of private law is the reason why the world has certain classes. You know, slaves, monarch...