play video title words of the year 1066
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.


Up next

play video title words of the year 1066
Words of the Year: 1066

 

English was never the same after the Norman Conquest

play onomatopoeia video
A Look at Uncommon Onomatopoeia

 

Some imitative words are more surprising than others

play video its vs its
Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

play peter-sokolowski-indict-graphic
Video: Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'?

 

And who put it there, anyway?

play merriam-webster eggcorns title page
What Is an Eggcorn?

 

And how did it get that name?

play calendar that says day today
Is It 'day today' or 'day-to-day'?

 

What about Day Tomorrow?