The Astonishing Origins of 6 Common Compound Words

The “Cob” in “Cobweb,” the “Hodge” in “Hodgepodge,” and more lovely old oddities that still cling to life in compounds.

Marvels of Things Created and Miraculous Aspects of Things Existing, via Public Domain Review

Most compound words work just fine separately or together: Friends of both Hay and Stack might enjoy watching the football game with Hay one day, attending Stack’s book club…