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Iron

Postby Audiendus » Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:50 am

iron

This word has an interesting etymology, as described here. Note the anomalous pronunciation, and the various different meanings.

It is unrelated to irony (with pronounced 'r') and ironic.
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Re: Iron

Postby William Hupy » Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:19 am

Interesting that. Also that the Latin ferro, may have a Semitic origin.
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Re: Iron

Postby Slava » Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:51 pm

Given the Good Dr.'s treatment here.
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