Category Archives: Word of the Week

July is a noun and defined as the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar. First used around 1600, July is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Latin. Today, the most widely used calendar is the Gregorian calendar. Introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in October 1582, the GregorianContinue reading “Word of the Week: July”

June is a noun and defined as the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar. First used in 1598, June is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Latin. June is named after the Roman goddess of marriage and the well-being of women Juno. However, the Roman poet OvidContinue reading “Word of the Week: June”

May is a noun and defined as the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar. First used before the 12th century, May is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Latin. Historical names for the month of May include the Anglo-Saxon word Thrimilce or “the month of three milkings” sinceContinue reading “Word of the Week: May”

April is a noun and defined as the fourth month of the Gregorian calendar. First used in the 12th century, April is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Latin. The etymology of the word April is unknown. However, most scholars believe the word derives from the LatinContinue reading “Word of the Week: April”

March is a noun and defined as the third month of the Gregorian calendar. First used before the 13th century, March is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Latin. The word March comes from the Roman god of war, Mars. In the earliest Roman calendar, March wasContinue reading “Word of the Week: March”

February is a noun and defined as the second month of the Gregorian calendar. First used in the 12th century, February is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Latin. Many scholars believe that the name derives from the ancient Roman festival of purification Februa. During this festival,Continue reading “Word of the Week: February”

January is a noun and defined as the first month of the Gregorian calendar. First used in the 14th century, January is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Latin. The word January derives from Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Janus is usually depicted withContinue reading “Word of the Week: January”

Calendar is a noun and defined as a system for fixing the beginning, length, and divisions of the civil year and arranging days and longer divisions of time in a definite order. First used in the 13th century, calendar is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Latin.Continue reading “Word of the Week: Calendar”

Saturday is a noun and defined as the seventh day of the week. First used before the 12th century, Saturday is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in….surprise! Roman mythology.  Interestingly, the days of the week in the English language derived from Norse mythology, unlike the days ofContinue reading “Word of the Week: Saturday”

Friday is a noun and defined as the sixth day of the week. First used before the 12th century, Friday is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Norse mythology.  Interestingly, the days of the week in the English language derive from Norse mythology, unlike the days ofContinue reading “Word of the Week: Friday”