Tuesday, November 19, 2013

OED Words

Tartary:
Definition now- Historical region of Asia in Eastern Europe.
Definition from the past - Formed part of Tortar Empire in the Middle Ages.

Squire:
Definition now - A man of high social standing who owns an estate.
Definition from the past - It was a shortening of the Old French "esquier".

Martyrdom:
Definition now - Death or suffering.
Definition from the past - Old English martyrdom.

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