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Tuesday, August 08, 2023

Bad Etymology

Liberal, adj. from Latin liberalis befitting a non-slave; hence a political position characterised by noble speech and little labour.

Retire, v.i. from Latin retro back and ira rage; to enter a state of looking back in annoyance.

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