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  1. Why did Servia become Serbia? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Aug 27, 2015 · 3 Servia was the medieval Latin spelling of Serbia according to Etynomline. Servia: Historical English term, taken from Greek language, used in relation with Serbia, Serbs or the …

  2. etymology - Origins of "schoolboy error" - English Language & Usage ...

    Aug 13, 2016 · From " Books of the Quarter Suitable for Reading-Societies," in The National Review (April 1861): Serbski Pesme; or National Songs of Servia. By Owen Meredith. Chapman and Hall.

  3. word usage - Alternatives for "Are you free now?” - English Language ...

    Jul 7, 2018 · I want to make a official call and ask the other person whether he is free or not at that particular time. I think asking, “Are you free now?” does't sound formal. So, are there any alternatives …

  4. what are the origins of hi, hey, hello? - English Language & Usage ...

    Aug 3, 2014 · The question of the etymology of hello is a fascinating puzzle. According to the the OED it was originally an Americanism derived from the British hallo which has its origins in the Old German …

  5. If 'pre' is previous, 'post' is after, what is current?

    Jun 21, 2012 · We were discussing something like pre-boss era, post-boss era. What word describes the era where the boss is still there?

  6. When and why is "flied" used as the past tense of "fly"?

    Jun 23, 2011 · The term is only useful in baseball in reference to a "fly-ball". This link has: When the fly ball is caught by a member of the opposing team, and it is in bounds, the batter is out and the play is …

  7. What is the difference between ‘discover’ and ‘uncover’?

    Apr 2, 2011 · There are many cases where either word could be used. However uncover carries the implication that something was covered or hidden, often on purpose or perhaps with the passing of …

  8. expressions - "Hard to understate" versus "Hard to overstate" - English ...

    Dec 26, 2018 · Which is the correct expression - "hard to understate" or "hard to overstate" when trying to use for emphasis? Searching on Google, both expressions appear popular but overstate has …

  9. Are quotes needed when naming an educational course?

    Feb 14, 2020 · Do I need quotation marks when naming an educational discipline? For example: An analysis of the educational discipline "English Language for Professional Purposes" has been …

  10. Word for sentences that make sense when read backwards?

    Apr 27, 2020 · Is there a word for sentences that make sense when read normally or backwards? Example: "Are you as bored as I am?"