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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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Literally

 

A word that (literally) drives people nuts

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The History of 'Cynic'

 

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

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Is singular 'they' a better choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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Hopefully

 

We believe the popular usage of this word is correct