What is Folk Etymology? Give an example.

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What is Folk Etymology? Give an example.

– Borrowed or archaic words/phrases are reinterpreted according to analogy with other common words/phrases in language o Penthouse: old French – apentiz o Bridegroom: old English – brydguma

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