15 Interesting Word Origins

Published: 07 September 2023
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Word origins can come about from any number of places. Interesting word origins tell a story—sometimes of human error, sometimes of social change. The origins of words can come from unexpected places. See if any of the ones on this list are a surprise to you!

0:00 Introduction
0:51 Bedlam
1:16 Lunatic
1:29 Apron
1:48 Nickname
1:59 Yogurt
2:16 Seersucker
2:41 Shampoo
3:00 Tycoon
3:25 Honcho
3:47 Tragedy
4:24 Nightmare
4:52 Ketchup
5:29 Burrito
5:47 Buckaroo
6:11 Jade

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