OT: Strange Words. Take Turns.

[Kibitzer]

This is not a test. Let's call it "'Yarder Participation," for fun.

My Turn. I often see, or even use, words that are a little strange. Let me cite a few:

In an earlier thread I noted that the antonym for religious is, strangely, sacrilegious.

There is no "h' in caricature. (Not related to "character"?)

A governor seeking re-election enters a gubernatorial contest.

Why is there no "o" in expatriate?

And why is there no "o" in camaraderie? (Not related to "comrades"?)
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OK. Your turn. Any strange words to add?

GO!

 

[tomcat]

Restaurant but restaurateur, not restauranteur