Latin roots are like carefully planted beans in the soil, while Germanic words are like mushrooms growing on a rotten log. Alphabetization is becoming obsolete due to AI searches that provide instant results. However, editing or understanding a website requires seeing it alphabetically. Latin-derived words follow patterns and rules, while Germanic words have a unique sound and look. Germanic languages have fewer words that have faded from use compared to Latin words. Exploring the sw- section reveals forgotten words that were once thriving in the English language. Each word is like a fox-path in the forest, adding depth to the English language.
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