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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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Video: Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'?

 

And who put it there, anyway?

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How to Read a French Menu

 

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

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How to Remember 'Affect' and 'Effect'

 

A simple way to keep them apart. (Most of the time.)

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'Everyday' vs. 'Every Day'

 

A simple trick to keep them separate

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Is It 'Hanger' or 'Hangar'?

 

How to remember which is which

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I vs. Me

 

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