Julie from Jacksonville, Florida, shares a lovely story of her husband’s increasing use of the word Ta-da! In lieu of other words or to point out a success. Ta-da! references the sound of a musical flourish, such as that of a trumpet. This is...
The English word prestige derives from the Latin word praestigia, which means “trick,” “deceit,” or “illusion.” Its meaning evolved to connote “glamorous, impressive influence.” Originally in English...
The little-used word famulus means assistant, and originally referred to the assistant of a sorcerer or scholar. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Famulus Means an Assistant to a Sorcerer or Scholar” The other day...