Comments on: Linkage for word nerds!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:40:12 +0000

That book and that website look amazing! I love learning new words and learning the different meanings. My whole family uses either the phrase ‘conniption fit’ or ‘hissy fit’ – not from the south though

By: softdrink

softdrink — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:12:12 +0000

My google reader is out of control! Thanks…I think.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:17:37 +0000

Thanks for the link. I use conniption, probably because my mother always did. I love the etymology of words.

By: Jeane

Jeane — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:30:25 +0000

I always get these two terms confused. Thanks for pointing out the site- I’m certain I’ll be visiting it again! I like wordy stuff.

By: Robin of mytwoblessings

Robin of mytwoblessings — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:48:10 +0000

Thanks for the link. I discovered the difference when researching for the story I’m writing. Had to make sure used the right terminology so nobody would have a conniption fit.

Yes,I’m from the south and use that word. Amazing how people look at you when you tell them not to have a conniption.

Robin

By: Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)

Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:19:51 +0000

I knew there was a difference between those two words, but I had no way of expressing that difference..now I do. Thanks for posting the link.

I love the etymology aspect of words, particularly from where words originate.