Today’s word of the day “boycott” originates from a man called Captain Boycott who worked as an agent for collecting rent.Continue reading Boycott
EVS Translation Blog / Category: Word of the day
20 Feb /13
Taboo
Taboos vary from society to society depending on beliefs, ethics and cultural distinctions, but where does the actual word come from? From the Tongan word tapu or Fijian tabu (“prohibited”, “disallowed”, “forbidden”), related among others to the Maori tapu.Continue reading Taboo
18 Feb /13
Bikini
What does nuclear testing, fabric shortages during the war and Olympic volleyball teams have in common? The bikini, of course.Continue reading Bikini