“Husband” began as a word for a householder, from Old Norse roots linked to house and dwelling, before narrowing to a married man.
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100 Idioms Married Couples Use
Ever wonder what couples really mean in everyday talk? Learn 100 idioms married partners use, with meanings and examples to decode common phrases.
Why decimate no longer means only one tenth
Originally, decimate referred to killing one in ten. In modern English, it usually means destroying a large part of something.
Why “very unique” is not always wrong
“Very unique” can sound natural in everyday English, even though some editors prefer just “unique,” especially in formal writing.
Why “earworm” is called an earworm
“Earworm” comes from the German word Ohrwurm and describes a tune that seems to keep returning to your mind.