Did you know that 'fog' is actually Scandinavian?

'Fog' is a word borrowed from Scandinavian 'fogg'. The word entered the English language some time around 1544.

fog [noun] [1544]

• vapor condensed to fine particles of water suspended in the lower atmosphere that differs from cloud only in being near...
• a fine spray or a foam for firefighting
• a murky condition of the atmosphere or a substance causing it
• a state of confusion or bewilderment

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note: Late Middle English: origin uncertain; perhaps related to Norwegian fogg long scattered grass on damp ground.
Etymology: Probably back-formation from 'foggy'

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