Ode To De Words

There was a time when words were derived, not slovenly crafted with prefixes. When drain meant to let the water out. When cast from window, meant to throw it out. That was before the arrival of de- words De-water means to drain, why not just drain the water out? Defenestration is de- French for, throwing someone or something from a window Deforestation is chopping down the trees Decoupling is divorce, or detachment of carriage from engine. Demystify is to remove the spook. Departmentalise is to open the gates on open day to the silos. Depolarise is inclusion . Depigmentation is to bleach or whiten. Desensitise is to get over, your touchy self. Desalinate is to go easy on the salt-shaker. Detoxify is to flush and cleanse. Desertification is to water the parched fields. Dehumanise is the demise of individuality. Demise is goodbyes. Come On, Let's End the De-s De-End