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#Hydronomastics is the study of #hydronyms, the proper names of bodies of water.
It's a branch of #toponomastics, the study of #toponyms (the proper names of places), which in turn is a branch of #onomastics, the study of #orthonyms (proper names).
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It's a branch of #toponomastics, the study of #toponyms (the proper names of places), which in turn is a branch of #onomastics, the study of #orthonyms (proper names).
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#Hydronym and #hydronomastics both derive from Ancient #Greek ὕδωρ / húdōr (water) + ὄνομα / ónoma (name).
#Hydronyms tend to outlast other #toponyms, even when new #languages and cultures displace earlier ones.
#England, #EastAnglia, #Essex, and #Sussex are named for the #Angles and #Saxons; but #Trent, #Ouse, #Thames, #Severn, and #Avon are older #Celtic and #RomanoBritish names.
#England, #EastAnglia, #Essex, and #Sussex are named for the #Angles and #Saxons; but #Trent, #Ouse, #Thames, #Severn, and #Avon are older #Celtic and #RomanoBritish names.
While we should recognize Black History every month I do appreciate the opportunity #BlackHistoryMonth gives us to reflect.
In that spirit each day I’m going to recognize those in the community who have helped me grow & are writing their part (some literally) of our history.
In that spirit each day I’m going to recognize those in the community who have helped me grow & are writing their part (some literally) of our history.
2/1 - @BDTSpelman’s Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria should be required reading. For everyone.
Her work inspired my advocacy for pediatricians to do more to stop racism at its roots in early childhood. 🙏🏾
#BlackHistoryMonth
Her work inspired my advocacy for pediatricians to do more to stop racism at its roots in early childhood. 🙏🏾
#BlackHistoryMonth
2/2 - I thought I was going to have the cool job in the family then my bro went & became a Blackhawk pilot & Captain😎!
@NjoyaChomilo’s service alone is enough but his ability to bring people together & willingness to embrace change have taught me so much🙏🏾🙌🏾
#BlackHistoryMonth
@NjoyaChomilo’s service alone is enough but his ability to bring people together & willingness to embrace change have taught me so much🙏🏾🙌🏾
#BlackHistoryMonth
