@severin’s Word Stories

@severinFound it

◉ Baugh, Albert. C and Thomas Cable. "A History of the English Language." · Oct 26, 2026

#27

During an assigned reading for my graduate study in 2021. This word was part of a selection of many Latin-inspired words coined during the Renaissance that failed to persist to the present day.

@severinFound it

◉ Groensteen, Thierry. "The System of Comics." 2007. · Oct 24, 2026

#27

During an assigned reading for my graduate study in 2021. Encountering this unfamiliar word as a visual artist inspired my thesis project in a big way.

@severinFound it

Oct 22, 2026

#27

Once upon a time, I thought I had invented this word while working on my Master's in Liberal Arts. Turned out to be a lucky coincidence that it is real. 🎓