Latin--as in ancient Rome's language--is still the root of many English words, including the names of some of our months--
"September" means the 7th month
"October" means the 8th month
"November" means the 9th month
"December" means the 10th month
If that seems wrong, it is, and it isn't. Pay attention.
That is really what those words mean. But the Romans stuck 2 months in front of them (July and August--named after Roman Caesars), without changing the names of the numbered months. So now the 7th month is actually the 9th month, the 8th is the 10th, the 9th is the 11th, and the 10th is the 12th. Trick or treat!
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