Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.
Why leprechauns are shoemakers. The March equinox versus the vernal equinox.
This episode of Grammar Girl examines the word "leprechaun," tracing its origins to shoemaking, ancient Rome, and wolf-men. It also discusses the term "equinox," its connection to Chaucer, the word "equilux," and the current and future positions of the zodiacal signs.