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单词 popular etymology
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Definition of popular etymology in English:

popular etymology

noun
  • another term for folk etymology
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In short, ever since his involuntary expatriation from Eden, Adam - whose name popular etymology associates with the Hebrew word for the ground - has been ungrounded.
    • Perchta's gastrotomic proclivities have been unconsciously adapted in various ways, fittingly or otherwise, by a process akin to the linguistic one of popular etymology.
    • The first element became obsolete much as did that of berhtnaht, and popular etymology again brought about a personification, reinterpreting Fron - as Frau.
    • Whether Stukeley followed a local, popular etymology, or indeed created one, it is true that Martinshal was a site for autumnal gatherings.

Definition of popular etymology in US English:

popular etymology

nounˈpɑpjələr ˌɛdəˈmɑlədʒi
  • another term for folk etymology
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In short, ever since his involuntary expatriation from Eden, Adam - whose name popular etymology associates with the Hebrew word for the ground - has been ungrounded.
    • Whether Stukeley followed a local, popular etymology, or indeed created one, it is true that Martinshal was a site for autumnal gatherings.
    • The first element became obsolete much as did that of berhtnaht, and popular etymology again brought about a personification, reinterpreting Fron - as Frau.
    • Perchta's gastrotomic proclivities have been unconsciously adapted in various ways, fittingly or otherwise, by a process akin to the linguistic one of popular etymology.
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