where does the name bachelor's degree come from
Bachelor's degree The term bachelor in the 12th century referred to a knight bachelor, who was too young or poor to gather vassals under his own banner. By the end of the 13th century, it was also used by junior members of guilds or universities. By folk etymology or wordplay, the word baccalaureus came to be associated with bacca lauri ("laurel berry") in reference to laurels being awarded for academic success or honours.[1]
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Bradley Bradley is an English surname derived from a place name meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English.[1]
Knot (unit) Etymologically, the term derives from counting the number of knots in the line that unspooled from the reel of a chip log in a specific time.