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Muse and Amused
October 13, 2012 8:51 am
(@grantbarrett)
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Is there a connection between the ancient Greek muse and the word amused? No. The muses were mythological figures who inspired the likes of Homer, while amuse comes from the Latin word for "staring stupidly," as in, "to be distracted by mindless entertainment." This is part of a complete episode.
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