'Bene' in English is borrowed from Italian which means 'good' or 'well' and stems from it's Latin Roots. You can see this fix be used as a prefix for words such as;BenedictBenefitBenedictionBenevolentBenefactorBeneficentBeneficiary As a side note, Benedict has the suffix '-dict' which is related to diction or dictionary or dictator meaning "to decide or choose... Continue Reading →
Origins of a Corps(e)-man
A Corpsman is also referred to as a field medic, the origin of the word 'corp' comes from French and earlier Latin for Corpus or Corpse. A Corpsman is essentially a Corpse-man, a person who deals with corpses. However, that's not very PR friendly when it comes to saving lives out in the field. The... Continue Reading →
The Word “Inauguration”
Inauguration is a word that uses the prefix 'in-' meaning 'within or relating to' as well as 'auguration' which relates to 'the augurs'. In another sense "inauguration" originates from the Latin word inaugurare, which means "to consecrate or install after seeking the approval of the gods." In Ancient Roman Times, the Augurs were a high... Continue Reading →
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