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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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What about Day Tomorrow?

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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Is It 'Attorney Generals' Or 'Attorneys General'?

 

'Poets laureate'? 'Court-martials'? The curious history of postpositive adjectives in English.

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Literally

 

A word that (literally) drives people nuts

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Hopefully

 

We believe the popular usage of this word is correct

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