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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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Is singular 'they' a better choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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The True Story of the Backward Index

 

These people needed a computer

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Is It 'day today' or 'day-to-day'?

 

What about Day Tomorrow?

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Fun, Funner, Funnest

 

Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'

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Why Do People Pronounce It "Nucular"?

 

A linguistic analysis of a notorious pronunciation

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I vs. Me

 

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