'That word' (below-hyperlinked to a song that uses the word ... but not as well as the video below it) is built on an even-deeper source ... something crucial that firms the foundation upon which our lexicon stands ...
The word “Morning” is built on ancient words that mean "to Decay (or maybe I'm misreading that ... Etymonline mentions "PIE *merk-" but doesn't translate it there, instead going on to say it might be related to words that mean "to Blink, |Twinkle")"
('-ing' added to #Morn on the pattern of |Evening) #GoodMorning #Mornin` #MorningAfterPill #MorningSickness #MorningGlory (from the name of a plant whose flowers only bloom in the early morning) #MorningStar (Venus, visible after Sunrise)
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