It's good to know we can blame a disaster on the stars. Well, etymologically speaking - as is my wont. Disaster came to English via the French désastre in the 16C, from the Italian disastro. Thi… (View Post)

I think partnership with PutinGas is a terrible decision by UEFA, and the EU. (View Post)

7 runs off Ireland's first over. None off the bat. (View Post)

Etymology Etcetera would like your endorsement. But not that kind.. The word 'endorse' is from the Old French endosser - to put on the back - which is the prefix en- with the Latin dossum o… (View Post)

What do you call four wickets in four balls? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/58260913 (View Post)