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Monday, July 30, 2007
I'm Not Quite Sure
While waiting for the plumber one morning, my son asked:
"Mommy, do plumbers plumb?"
I can see why he asked the question. After all, most jobs are described by their name, his favorite job right now just being a "worker", and they work!
I had difficulty finding the answer that I could explain to him. I found this etymology, which shows the change of working with lead to now current use of water pipes. And yes, technically, plumbers do plumb.
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Thanks, Jenn, for the lovely etymology (I will have to add that site to my favorites). It is amazing the questions that we get from our children ... they really make you think, don't they?
I'll be curious to hear your answer at the 4 RealLearning Conference!
Posted by: Carole ... in the Heartland | Monday, July 30, 2007
Just love this age! They ask the greatest questions.
Posted by: Cindy | Monday, July 30, 2007
Interesting Jenn - "plumb" is still in common use here, as in "I need a plumber to plumb in my washing machine", or "we've having problems with our plumbing". I'm assuming from your post that the words have fallen out of use in the US.
Posted by: Kathryn | Tuesday, July 31, 2007
That is really neat! I love that site. Your little boy is very smart. What a cutie pie!
Posted by: Ruth | Friday, August 03, 2007
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