Here are 15 basic English words that have remained etymological mysteries. 1. Dog. ... Blight certainly looks like an old English word from an old Germanic source, with its gh spelling, ...

Basic Materials. Communication Services. Consumer Cyclical. Consumer Defensive. ... 13 wonderful Old English words we should still be using today. Abby Jackson . Mon, Mar 27, 2017, 1:00 PM.

The word had roots in Middle and Old English and was akin to bloom. Now it has many other meanings, including a sudden strike or shock, and to send forth a current of air.

13 wonderful Old English words we should still be using today. By Abby Jackson. 2017-03-27T17:00:00Z Share. Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link. An icon in the shape of ...

16 old English words to insult (or compliment) someone without them knowing. 1 Blepharon: This is used to compliment someone with good, strong eyebrows.