Mark W.rites

etymology

Sketches on notebook paper: the word 'godspeed' surrounded by ominous symbols.

Etymology is a meaningful part of my profession. Especially when working on Information Architecture and information design. It isn’t always a factor when considering language usage, but it does come into play. In any case, for a grammar enthusiast like myself it’s super fun to dive into the etymology of any given word, rabbit holes and all.

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