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Folk Etymology

The process of creating new words or phrases based on mishearings or misinterpretations of existing words or phrases.

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Jan 31, 2026

Is the 'H' in 'Jesus H Christ' an abbreviation for a specific name or title?

The short answer is: no—the “H” in “” is not a reliably documented abbreviation for a historical middle name or formal title; it is a linguistic accident with several competing explanations rather tha...

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