
Darth Vader and the word 'father.' Comparatives and superlatives. Pritinear.
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Grammar Girl is Minyon Fogarty, your friendly guide to the English language. This week we'll talk about Darth Vader and the names for Dad. The true origin story of Vader's moniker isn't as cool as the myth. But whether it's Papa, Dada, or Vater, what is striking is the cross-cultural bias in the words used to describe him.
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