Eldridge’s Etymology of the Week–Assassin
Posted on September 28, 2007 by Mr. Eldridge
Alright, now that we’re in to the swing of the school year, let’s move on to one of my favorite etymologies. This week’s etymology comes to us from the Middle Ages-and for a Medievalist like me the best things come from that ever entertaining millennium. Our word is assassin, one who murders by surprise or [...]
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