folk etymology

There is a folk etymology for the name as well.

However, each of these has a folk etymology and an additional meaning.

This folk etymology is however not supported by the historical record.

The modern form of the name Turkey, not in use before the 19th century, is no doubt due to folk etymology.

Folk etymologies often have a life of their own.

However, according to Mahn, this theory may be an example of folk etymology.

His inclusion in the Chronicle is believed to be the product of folk etymology.

Its origin is attributed to both 19th-century literary works and as a result of folk etymology.

However, in the case of okul, such an explanation seems to be no more than a folk etymology.

Surname origins have been the subject of much folk etymology.