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Anyone interested in etymological quizzes?

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I wonder how many people would be interested in an etymological quiz about English and Spanish. Is it worth trying, or there are too few people interested?

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updated May 1, 2011
posted by lazarus1907

13 Answers

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That's more like what I expected! I'll start the game soon.

updated May 1, 2011
posted by lazarus1907
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You mean something like this? wink

Where did the word ketchup come from?

The Native Americans originally had a red spicy sauce they called catzup

From 19th Century slang: ketch 'sauce' and eyup 'for everything'

From the Chinese word koechiap meaning 'spine of fish'

From the word kuechiup 'red sauce' in Greek

Sure, that'd be great fun!

updated May 1, 2011
posted by Kiwi-Girl
My condiments! Kiwi Girl! - GaryT, May 1, 2011
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Yes!

updated May 1, 2011
posted by --Mariana--
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I'd definitely be willing to try!! smile

updated May 1, 2011
posted by 001a2987
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Sure, I'm always up for a challenge and more learning!

updated May 1, 2011
posted by amykay
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Why not?!! I'll watch for it. smile

updated May 1, 2011
posted by Jason7R
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Very interested!

updated May 1, 2011
posted by 00b6f46c
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Yes - Lazarus

updated May 1, 2011
posted by ian-hill
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Definitely! Not sure how well I would do lol, but I do find that I learn much more when I look deeply into things. Go for it mate!

updated May 1, 2011
posted by billygoat
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I'll willingly try.

updated May 1, 2011
posted by cogumela
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I would be.

updated May 1, 2011
posted by TheSilentHero
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I think some people would be interested, Lazarus

updated May 1, 2011
posted by sanlee
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That sounds interesting, even though I doubt that I'd succeed.

updated May 1, 2011
posted by Felixlynx