The word 'caparison' is originally from Spanish 'caparazon'

'Caparison' is a word borrowed from Spanish 'caparazon'. The word entered the English language some time around 1579.

caparison [noun] [1579]

• an ornamental covering for a horse
• decorative trappings and harness
• rich clothing
• adornment

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Etymology: Middle French 'caparaçon' from Old Spanish 'caparazón'

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Yiddish 'puts' in the English language

'Putz' is a word borrowed from Yiddish 'puts'.

putz

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note: 1900–05 - Yiddish puts literally: ornament finery - probably noun derivative of putsn to clean or shine - compare early modern German butzen to decorate.
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How the French language influenced English with the word 'vinegar'

'Vinegar' is a word borrowed from French 'vyn egre'. The word entered the English language some time around the 13th century.

vinegar [noun] [13th century]

• a sour liquid obtained by fermentation of dilute alcoholic liquids and used as a condiment or preservative
• ill humor
• sourness
• vim

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Etymology: Middle English 'vinegre' from Anglo-French 'vin egre' from 'vin' wine (from Latin 'vinum') + 'egre' keen, sour

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The Tagalog roots of the word 'parol'

'Parol' is a word borrowed from Tagalog 'parol'. The word entered the English language some time around 1590.

parol [noun] [1590]

Word of mouth

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note: Also written as paról or parul from Spanish farol meaning lantern) is a Filipino ornamental lantern displayed during the Christmas season.
Etymology: Middle French 'parole'

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The French origins of the word 'squire'

'Squire' is a word borrowed from French 'esquier'. The word entered the English language some time around the 13th century.

squire [noun] [13th century]

• a shield bearer or armor bearer of a knight
• a male attendant especially on a great personage
• a man who devotedly attends a lady
• gallant
• a member of the British gentry ranking below a knight and above a gentleman

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Etymology: Middle English 'squier' from Anglo-French 'esquier'

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Yiddish 'payos' in the English language

'Payos' is a word borrowed from Yiddish 'payos'.

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note: The prohibition against shaving the side of the man's head derives from Leviticus 19:27. Also refers to the corners of a field which should be left for the poor to glean.
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The word 'pukka' is originally from Hindi 'pakkā'

'Pukka' is a word borrowed from Hindi 'pakkā'. The word entered the English language some time around 1776.

pukka [adjective] [1776]

• genuine
• first-class

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Etymology: Hindi & Urdu 'pakkā' cooked, ripe, solid, from Sanskrit 'pakva;' akin to Greek 'pessein' to cook

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When you say 'picayune' are you speaking French (USA)?

'Picayune' is a word borrowed from French (USA) 'picaillon'. The word entered the English language some time around 1804.

picayune [noun] [1804]

• a Spanish half real piece formerly current in the South
• half dime
• something trivial

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Etymology: Occitan 'picaioun' a small coin, from 'picaio' money, from 'pica' to jingle, of imitative origin

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Did you know that 'yucca' is actually Carrib?

'Yucca' is a word borrowed from Carrib 'yuca'. The word entered the English language some time around 1664.

yucca [noun] [1664]

• any of a genus (Yucca) of sometimes arborescent plants of the agave family that occur in warm regions chiefly of west...
• cassava

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note: A wooden framed hut raised on piles and covered with branches leaves or rushes. Sometimes has an open structure.
Etymology: New Latin, from Spanish 'yuca' of unknown origin

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When you hear 'gizzard' are you hearing English or Latin?

'Gizzard' is a word borrowed from Latin 'gigeria'. The word entered the English language some time around 1565.

gizzard [noun] [1565]

• the muscular enlargement of the alimentary canal of birds that has usually thick muscular walls and a tough horny linin...
• a thickened part of the alimentary canal in some animals (as an insect or an earthworm) that is similar in function to ...
• innards

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Etymology: Alteration of Middle English 'giser' gizzard, liver, from Anglo-French 'gesir, giser' from Latin 'gigeria' (plural) giblets

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When you say 'cavil' are you speaking French?

'Cavil' is a word borrowed from French 'caviller'. The word entered the English language some time around 1542.

cavil [verb] [1542]

• to raise trivial and frivolous objection
• to raise trivial objections to

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Etymology: Latin 'cavillari' to jest, cavil, from 'cavilla' raillery; akin to Latin 'calvi' to deceive

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Do you speak a little Greek when you say 'trauma'?

'Trauma' is a word borrowed from Greek 'trauma'. The word entered the English language some time around 1693.

trauma [noun] [circa 1693]

• an injury (as a wound) to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent
• a disordered psychic or behavioral state resulting from severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury
• an emotional upset
• an agent, force, or mechanism that causes trauma

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Etymology: Greek 'traumat-, trauma' wound, alteration of 'trōma;' akin to Greek 'titrōskein' to wound, 'tetrainein' to pierce

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Do you speak a little Russian when you say 'vodka'?

'Vodka' is a word borrowed from Russian 'voda'. The word entered the English language some time around 1803.

vodka [noun] [circa 1803]

A colorless liquor of neutral spirits distilled from a mash (as of rye or wheat)

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Etymology: Russian, from 'voda' water; akin to Old English 'wæter' water

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The word 'zaddik' is a loan word from Yiddish 'tzaddik'

'Zaddik' is a word borrowed from Yiddish 'tzaddik'. The word entered the English language some time around 1873.

zaddik [noun] [1873]

• a righteous and saintly person by Jewish religious standards
• the spiritual leader of a modern Hasidic community

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Etymology: Yiddish 'tsadek' from Hebrew 'ṣaddīq' just, righteous

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Is 'veranda' English, or is it actually Hindi?

'Veranda' is a word borrowed from Hindi 'varandā'. The word entered the English language some time around 1711.

veranda [noun] [1711]

A usually roofed open gallery or portico attached to the exterior of a building

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note: Originates from India via Portuguese varanda (railing).
Etymology: Hindi & Urdu 'varaṇḍā'

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The word 'razzia' is a loan word from Arabic 'غَزِيَّة'

'Razzia' is a word borrowed from Arabic 'غَزِيَّة'.

razzia

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note: history: a raid for plunder or slaves esp especially one carried out by Moors in North Africa.
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Do you speak a little Russian when you say 'ukase'?

'Ukase' is a word borrowed from Russian 'ukazat'. The word entered the English language some time around 1729.

ukase [noun] [1729]

• a proclamation by a Russian emperor or government having the force of law
• edict

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Etymology: French & Russian; French, from Russian 'ukaz' from 'ukazat'' to show, order; akin to Old Church Slavic 'u-' away, Latin 'au-' Sanskrit 'ava-' and to Old Church Slavic 'kazati' to show

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How the German language influenced English with the word 'klatsch'

'Klatsch' is a word borrowed from German 'klatsch'. The word entered the English language some time around 1941.

klatsch [noun] [1941]

• a gathering characterized usually by informal conversation
• group

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Etymology: German 'Klatsch' gossip

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