When you name things for a living, you sometimes uncover some surprising etymologies—the kind that are so good they can’t possibly be true. You also often learn that certain commonly held beliefs about where our words come from are actually false (to this day, no one knows what the whole nine yards are or where 420 comes from).
Etymology of a Liar
Etymology of a Liar
Etymology of a Liar
When you name things for a living, you sometimes uncover some surprising etymologies—the kind that are so good they can’t possibly be true. You also often learn that certain commonly held beliefs about where our words come from are actually false (to this day, no one knows what the whole nine yards are or where 420 comes from).