Term originated from 18th-century "doodle". Initially referred to fashionable, well-dressed men in 1880s-1890s. Described Easterners with store-bought clothes in 1880s. Signified city dwellers visiting rural locations in 19th century. Became associated with Western settlers in early 20th century
Etymology studies word origins and evolution across time. Etymology derives from Ancient Greek word meaning 'true sense'. Etymology is a scientific subfield within linguistics
"Bore" means "to pierce" in Old English. Term evolved from "drilled" to "tedious" in mid-1700s. First appeared in 1803 play by Baron Kotzebue
Brook can be both a noun and a verb. Noun meaning: marshy ground or small fish/frogs. Verb meaning: to enjoy, use, employ, tolerate
Harbinger means something that foreshadows future events. Can refer to someone initiating major changes or pioneering new technologies. Synonyms include precursor and herald
New refers to something recently created or used. Novel describes something unfamiliar or unprecedented. New money represents something different from the old. New relationships or conditions are temporary. New moon refers to the new moon