Cut the Mustard - 11 November 2024
A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
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Buxtehude's Whimsical Connections
This chapter explores the playful origins of Buxtehude's name and its association with a Grimm's fairytale, featuring a race between a hare and a hedgehog. The conversation transitions into the charming intricacies of regional dialects, particularly the varied pronunciations of 'onion' over the centuries. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own linguistic heritage and the significance of preserving unique family language traditions.
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