Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris Have you ever had the mulligrubs? | LOST WORDS
Jul 17, 2024
Join the hosts as they revive long-lost words, diving into their quirky meanings and historical roots. Discover the amusing origins of job titles and animal names, revealing how language reflects society. Explore whimsical terms like 'mulligrubs' and 'pterididdle,' while enjoying lighthearted banter about the evolution of English. The discussion also touches on the charm of obsolete vocabulary and encourages listeners to share their own favorite words, making for a delightful linguistic journey.
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English Language Evolution
- English has evolved over 1500 years, incorporating words from various languages.
- This has led to a rich collection of archaic and obsolete words.
Resurrecting Lost Words
- Revive useful antiquated words like "me seems" (meaning "it seems to me") and "eftsoons" (meaning "soon afterwards").
- These words fill lexical gaps in modern English.
Myriad Controversy
- Rob received criticism for using "a myriad of" instead of "myriad" as an adjective.
- He clarifies that both usages have been acceptable since the 16th-17th centuries.