Thursday, April 30, 2020

Did You Know


Did you know, the etymology research of walrus and waggle, among other W words, in the OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY was done by JRR Tolkien?
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23 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

No, I didn't know. NOW I feel better and wiser! Have a great day, hugs, Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

I did know that - or I think I did. I think it was included in a biography of the man I read some years back.
Have a wonderful (and safe) day.

nashvillecats2 said...

No Sandara that was news to me.
Have a good day and take care.

Yvonne.

Jeanie said...

I didn't know that but it's pretty cool!

Sandra Cox said...

You are wise!:)

Sandra Cox said...

Good job!
Thanks:) You have a wonderful and safe day too.

Sandra Cox said...

Your Thursday factoid, Yvonne:)
You have a good day too.

Sandra Cox said...

It is, isn't it, Jeanie.

RO said...

Wow! That's fantastic news and I had no idea! Trivia is such fun and I thank you, Super Sandra! RO

D.L. Finn said...

I didn't know that and I'm a huge fan:)

R's Rue said...

Wow.

CJ Kennedy said...

I didn't know that so cool

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I learned something new today. Thanks for that.

Sandra Cox said...

Entirely my pleasure, Rockin Ro:)

Sandra Cox said...

He was pure genius wasn't he, Denise?

Sandra Cox said...

Yes:)

Sandra Cox said...

Who'd a thought, huh?

Sandra Cox said...

My pleasure. I learn new things at your site all the time:)

vesseys said...

Guess he had to have a day job like everyone else.
Great fact.
Z

Pat Hatt said...

Sure never knew that at our sea.

Hot guys said...

Nope Sandra, I literally had no idea!

Lee said...

No, I did not...but I do now! :)

Magic Love Crow said...

I didn't know that! Cool! Big Hugs!