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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 is a malaprop?

 

We'll tell you all the perpendiculars

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Further vs. Farther

 

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

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What Is 'Semantic Bleaching'?

 

How 'literally' can mean "figuratively"

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On Contractions of Multiple Words

 

You all would not have guessed some of these

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

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

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Alright vs. All Right

 

Is 'alright' all right?