I have to wonder if the Latin origin of that phrase would yield any helpful insights
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Is it derived from Latin?
I'm assuming as a large part of the English language is
I'm just thinking maybe it could be a bastardization of a phrase that makes more sense
http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/152941/ddg#152945
Interesting, but not very revelatory.
Only ~35% is latin, another very large chunk is greek, and then you have French and German influences.
It's an awful language. Heh
Don't forget Norse 😁
Oh, yes. That's true, though to a much lesser extent and depending on the linguist, that would be included in the Germanic influence.
http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/152941/ddg#152945
Interesting, but not very revelatory.