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A folk etymology.

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Source Word

popular etymology

Noun

A folk etymology.

Japanese Meaning

民間伝承に基づく語源、つまり俗説による語源解釈

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The popular etymology that the town's name came from a giant oak tree is surprisingly persistent despite historical records.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

町の名前が巨大なオークの木に由来するという民間語源は、歴史的記録にもかかわらず驚くほど根強い。

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A folk etymology.

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