False etymology
A false etymology or pseudo-etymology is an assumed or postulated etymology which is incorrect from the perspective of modern scholarly work in historical linguistics. Several kinds of false etymology may be distinguished.
Related Topics:
Etymology - Historical linguistics
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Outdated etymology |
| ► | Erroneous etymology |
| ► | Folk etymology |
| ► | Fake etymology |
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