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Word History

Words of the Year: 1066

Why is pig meat called 'pork' and cow meat called 'beef?' Because English took on a big serving of French words following the Norman Conquest.


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Words of the Year: 1066

 

English was never the same after the Norman Conquest

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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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How 'literally' can mean "figuratively"

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A simple trick to keep them separate

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They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.