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Etymology Insights: Medium Word Origins Quiz

Six medium questions reveal the intriguing sources of common vocabulary terms.

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
From which source does the English word 'salary' derive its name?
Question 1
2
The Latin root of 'muscle' translates to what?
Question 2
3
'Sandwich' is named after whom?
Question 3
4
The word 'denim' comes from the French phrase for fabric from which city?
Question 4
5
Where was the word 'quiz' first coined in the late 18th century?
Question 5
6
'OK' originated as a playful misspelling of what phrase?
Question 6

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