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AEE 2491: Why Should You Not Call Someone Yellow in English?

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Why 'yellow' used to mean cowardly

Michelle asks about outdated language and Aubrey introduces 'yellow' and 'yellow-bellied' as historical terms for cowardice and their problematic origins.

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