Honors College Theses

Publication Date

4-11-2022

Major

Writing & Linguistics (B.A.)

Document Type and Release Option

Thesis (open access)

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Carol Jamison

Abstract

The etymology of words can provide insight into the language we speak today, explaining why certain words possess derogatory meanings, or simply why they hold their current definitions. C.S. Lewis published Studies in Words in 1960, and it contained an examination of the etymologies of various English words, explaining changes in meaning and usage throughout time. This thesis is structured similarly, exploring the etymologies and usage history of different English words, providing context for their modern meanings and an explanation of the importance behind understanding their histories.

Thesis Summary

This thesis is an exploration of the etymologies and usage history of different English words, providing context for their modern meanings and an explanation of the importance behind understanding their histories.

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