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Journey Through Word Origins Quiz

Delve into the historical beginnings of familiar terms with simple, fun questions.

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Quiz Questions

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1
The word 'muscle' comes from Latin 'musculus,' meaning what?
Question 1
2
The 'sandwich' gets its name from which 18th-century British nobleman?
Question 2
3
'Salary' derives from the Latin word 'salarium,' referring to what?
Question 3
4
'Nightmare' combines 'night' with the Old English 'mare,' a type of what?
Question 4
5
The term 'boycott' originated from shunning which Irish land agent?
Question 5

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