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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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'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?

 

We're gonna stop you right there

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How Do You Pronounce 'Vase'?

 

And is one way more correct than the others?

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How to Read a French Menu

 

How to 'amuse-bouche' without begging pardon for your French

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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "People Tipping"

 

Comedian ISMO on the complexities of the word 'tip'

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Alright vs. All Right

 

Is 'alright' all right?

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I vs. Me

 

'Between you and __'? Simple guidance for a tricky pronoun.