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There are 29 posts tagged etymology (this is page 1 of 3).

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Fuliginous – Wacky Word Wednesday

Fuliginous – Wacky Word Wednesday

You can use this week’s wacky word to describe the air quality in Beijing, a city that has become infamous for its smog. Check it out at Simply CSOFT!

CSOFT International in Wacky Word Wednesday | November 13, 2013 | Comment
Funambulist–WackyWordWednesday

Funambulist – Wacky Word Wednesday

This week’s edition of Wacky Word Wednesday features the word funambulist. Click and learn!

CSOFT International in Wacky Word Wednesday | November 6, 2013 | 1 Comment
Lycanthrope – Wacky Word Wednesday

Lycanthrope – Wacky Word Wednesday

In the spirit of Halloween, this week’s Wacky Word Wednesday touches on the subject of lycanthropy. Read on for more….

CSOFT International in Wacky Word Wednesday | October 30, 2013 | Comment
Gleek – Wacky Word Wednesday

Gleek – Wacky Word Wednesday

This week’s Wacky Word features the word “to gleek”. Historically, a word meaning to joke or trick, but these days mostly used to refer to the discharge of saliva through the mouth from under the tongue.

CSOFT International in Wacky Word Wednesday | October 23, 2013 | Comment
Hornswoggle – Wacky Word Wednesday

Hornswoggle – Wacky Word Wednesday

This week’s post explores the etymological roots of the word “hornswoggle”.

CSOFT International in Wacky Word Wednesday | September 25, 2013 | Comment
Xanadu – Wacky Word Wednesday

Xanadu – Wacky Word Wednesday

This week’s Wacky Word takes us to the luscious summer getaway of Mongolian ruler Kublai Kahn, which has become a synonym for places of supreme splendor, comfort, or beauty.

CSOFT International in Wacky Word Wednesday | August 28, 2013 | Comment
Localization of Consumer Goods: what KFC, Ford, and others forgot to do

Localization of Consumer Goods: what KFC, Ford, and others forgot to do

This week on Simply CSOFT, we offer some real-world examples of what happens when companies don’t take the time to properly localize marketing content. The results certainly aren’t ideal… Come take a look!

CSOFT International in Globalization, Localization Tips | February 28, 2013 | Comment
TenThingsYouShouldKnowaboutAutomaticTerminologyExtraction(PartOne)

Ten Things You Should Know about Automatic Terminology Extraction (Part One)

This week on Simply CSOFT, learn about automatic terminology extraction and how it can impact your terminology management. CSOFT’s Uwe Muegge details just what a difference automatic terminology extraction can make, so come check it out!

CSOFT International in Language Technology | July 26, 2012 | 1 Webmention | Comment
TermWiki Widget Review: Maria Pia Montoro Relates Her Experience with a New Web Tool

TermWiki Widget Review: Maria Pia Montoro Relates Her Experience with a New Web Tool

Hi folks, zoom on over to Simply CSOFT to read about the new TermWiki Widget from an online user’s perspective, and see what all the buzz is about.

CSOFT International in Language Technology | July 11, 2012 | 1 Comment
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Garbology – Wacky Word Wednesday

We all know the times they are a-changin’…but if there’s one thing that remains constant, it’s Wacky Word Wednesday! Stop on by to learn all about ”garbology,” Bob Dylan, and going through your neighbor’s trash. See you at Simply CSOFT!

CSOFT International in Wacky Word Wednesday | August 24, 2011 | 1 Comment
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Foible – Wacky Word Wednesday

In love and friendship, the most important people in our lives will forgive us our foibles. But in war, a foible is a dangerous thing that can lead to death or worse if your swordplay isn’t up to snuff. Stop on by Simply CSOFT for today’s Wacky Word Wednesday, where we discuss the origins of the word “foible” and its relationship to swords. See you there!

CSOFT International in Wacky Word Wednesday | July 20, 2011 | Comment
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Pogonip – Wacky Word Wednesday

Head in a fog? Feeling a bit under the weather? Stop by and check out what we have in store for you at this week’s Wacky Word Wednesday and learn something new!

CSOFT International in Wacky Word Wednesday | February 16, 2011 | 2 Comments

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