Hi Marina, Words that have the root “mort” in …
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Hi Marina,
Words that have the root “mort” in them include:
immortal
mortician
mortify
mortification
immortalize
immortality
mortify
amortization
amortize
The word “morgue” is probably based on the root “mort,” as is “morbid.”
Interestingly, “mort” is itself a word meaning, “the note played on a hunting horn signifying that the animal hunted has been killed.”
It also means, for some reason, “a three-year-old salmon” and “A great number or quantity.” Any idea where these differing meanings come from, o’ trusty Hot For Words?
“Mort” is also a short form of the male given names “Mortimer” and “Morton.” I wonder if they are death-related names? Or perhaps salmon-related?
As always, your lesson was fabulous.
Eric
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