Tuesday 30 April 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 28. Guinea pig

This rodent was thought to resemble a small pig. In 16th Century England, a guinea (£1 plus one shilling) was their original price.

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What's In a Critter's Name? 89. Swan

The word 'swan' comes from the Old English 'swon'. That was derived, in turn, from the Germanic 'swen' meaning '...