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Anne Curzan: Say What? Says Who?
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
Exploring the Evolution of Words: The Role of Historical Dictionaries
This chapter delves into the methods of researching word origins, emphasizing the role of the Oxford English Dictionary. It also discusses the challenges of tracking first usages and the impact of modern online databases on linguistic research.
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