Here’s fun:
- Open this link in Google: [https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=define+duty](https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=define+duty)
- Read the first definition.
- Click the big grey arrow at the bottom of the box to show more detail, specifically the 'usage over time' graph.
- Reflect on that a moment.
It’s interesting to realise that neither of our two words for umbrella (umbrella and parasol) indicate that they’re actually to prevent a soaking from the rain.
Umbra = shade in Latin so an umbrella is to provide shade. Similarly para (against) sol (sun).
It’s only the french parapluie which reveals its true intent.