Saturday, 15 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 164. Newt

The Old English 'efte' or 'efeta', became the Middle English 'eft'. That was later modified to 'newt'.

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On the Loughor-Gorseinon border, noted Sneezewort ( Achilla ptarmica ) in flower as well as Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ) and ...