It is was resonates in my mind after deeply following this for quite some time. Good enough for me to adopt that explanation of developments.
If you want to insist on the etymology of words, to me, yes, it has the evident status of proof. You do not have to accept it, and if you feel inclined to do so, you are more than welcome to offer 'substantiated' evidence to the contrary of what I am saying.
Cheers,
pbx
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