Etymology lesson of the week

19Oct06

cent & kate (11)
Originally uploaded by centkate.

Sincerely.
Sincere is derived from the Latin -Sine Cera- which means, -without wax-. Also meaning, honest [as in an honest intention] and without wax regarding the closing of a letter/note. But also regarding people’s behaviour about being genuine and uncorrupted.
*thanks James
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