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108: Mailbag of Etymology (with Douglas Harper)
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
Unraveling Etymology: Historical Evidence and Modern Tools
This chapter explores the origins of words and the complexities involved in pinpointing their first recorded usage. It also highlights how digital libraries are transforming access to linguistic research, particularly in relation to the disparity between recent and historical texts.
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