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Advertisement for Encouragement: How words change lives

Couldn't Help Noticing

An online survey of issues, events and ideas

Home ownership

Ian Carmichael / 20th April 2006

An email from the Word-a-Day people reminded me of important wisdom for all those who aspire to home ownership (especially those based in Sydney).

The word ‘mortgage’ derives from Old French mort (death) + gage (pledge).

You have been warned.

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