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Etymology (WORD ORIGINS) Encore with Helen Zaltzman
Ologies with Alie Ward
Word Etymology and Swear Words
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In this chapter, the speakers discuss various questions about word etymology and swear words. They explain the meaning and origin of words like 'lacuna' and 'queue', and they also talk about the versatility of the F word and its etymology. They mention how swearing has evolved over time and discuss the differences in rude words from different time periods.
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