“Gargoyle” and “gargle” share an origin in words for the throat and gurgling sound of water. The link becomes clearer in history.
Why “gargoyle” is related to “gargle”
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Why “dunce” is named after Duns Scotus
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“Dunce” began with Duns Scotus, a major medieval philosopher. Later critics turned his name into an insult for supposed stupidity.
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