The term gab, in this instance, comes from Middle English. Gob was originally the word for “mouth,” and gabbe was used to suggest idle gossip or conversation. Gabbe only came to mean “chit ...

The Irish Gaelic language is packed with such a plethora of powerful and pleasing words. This St Patrick’s Day, why not grab a Guinness, raid your wardrobe for green garments, and reel off some ...

We can’t tell you why some people are so good with words, but it might have something to do with a big block of limestone in Ireland.