One of the most interesting of all studies is the study of words and word origins. Each language is 21 of several earlier languages and the words of a language can sometimes be traced 22 through two or three different languages to their 23 . Again a word from one language may pass into other languages and 24 a new meaning.
The word "etiquette," which is 25 French origin and originally meant a label, 26 a sign, passed into Spanish and kept its original meaning. So in Spanish the word "etiquette" today is used to 27 the small tags which a store 28 to a suit, a dress or a bottle. The word "etiquette" in French, 29 , gradually developed a different meaning. It 30 became the custom to write directions on small cards, or "etiquette", as to how visitors should dress themselves and 31 during an important ceremony at the royal court. 32 the word "etiquette" began to indicate a system of correct manners for people to follow. 33 this meaning, the word passed into English.
Consider the word "breakfast". "To fast" is to go for some period of time without 34 . Thus in the morning after many hours 35 the night without food, one 36 one"s fast.
Consider the everyday English 37 "Good-bye". Many many years ago, people would say to each 38 on parting "God be with you." As this was 39 over and over millions of times, it gradually became 40 to "Good-bye".