The Committee of Conundrums: Etym Prophets

We are the guardians of linguistic lore, the keepers of etymological secrets

Etym Prophets is a committee of experts who specialize in uncovering the hidden meanings behind words

Our members have spent years studying the etymologies of obscure words and phrases, and we're here to share our findings with the world

From "gobbledygoo" to "wummsle", we've got the inside scoop on the weird and wonderful world of words

Some of our notable etymological discoveries include:

• Gobbledygoo: The Mysterious Case of the Swallowed Words
• Wummsle: The Enigmatic Origins of a Word That's Not in the Dictionary

Want to learn more about a specific etymology? Let us know and we'll dig into the archives for you!

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