Getting to the root of the matter is always good - the only question is
whether the root of a word's meaning is best found in the etymological
roots. Words can change their meaning significantly over time, so the
original etymology does not always convey the current meaning of the word. I
think it is generally best to explore how a word is actually used, in
context, in a number of different places; etymology offers further clues.
>God Bless,
And God bless you also,
Jonathan
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