tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100236.post4315084080764657053..comments2019-09-25T09:46:56.475-06:00Comments on jeninco: Words that suddenly sound weirdjenincohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08170900481925690259noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100236.post-13501755080223364242010-12-23T10:08:20.332-07:002010-12-23T10:08:20.332-07:00"Mercier" is probably a cognate of the E..."Mercier" is probably a cognate of the English word, "mercerize" which is a process that keeps cotton (threads, fabrics) from shrinking. But that doesn't seem to take us further in relating it to "notions" which is a strange word, too. <br /><br />On the other hand, is it related to "merci"? (Which is related to "mercy" or an unsolicited, unearned gift.) <br /><br />My mind also runs along these wordy paths, often in circles or dead-ends (or "cul-de-sacs".)Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676372795699018106noreply@blogger.com