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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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Sneaked vs. Snuck

 

How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary

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How to remember which is which

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

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

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How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.

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