Etymology: Interesting Word Histories
Click on the link below to select two words that have interesting word histories. In the beginning of each text box, write a word from this web site. Then, make a list of different kinds of details that you could use to write a paragraph to define and explain each word. After you finish this exercise, click on Email to email your work to your instructor, or click on Print to print a copy of your work.

Etymology


1. Your first word and an informal outline of possible details:




2. Your second word and an informal outline of possible details: