The Origin of Words

You are to complete a thorough research on the origin of a particular word. Your research should include:
1) the definition(s) of the word
2) the origins of the word--in what language did it originate?
3) idioms and phrases where the word has been used over time including today
4) various pronunciations of the word (if applicable)

When you have completed your research, you are to compose a 1 to 1.5 page research paper on the word itself. Make sure that you include the resources you used in a work cited page at the end of your paper. THIS IS A MAJOR GRADE.
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