Thursday, 12 July 2012

Origin of English words (V)

Vampire
The English term was derived (possibly via French vampire or from the German Vampir] from the early 18th century Serbian вампир/vampir

Villain
From "Villaneus," meaning, "inhabitant of a villa," i.e., a "peasant."
Vinegar
Comes from the Latin vin aigre, meaning "sour wine."
Virginia
Virginia is named for Queen Elizabeth I, the “Virgin Queen.” (Which is almost certainly not an accurate appellation. She never married, but it’s generally accepted that she had many lovers.)

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