Discover the fascinating world of “fossil words” with Rob and Jess on Words Unravelled! 🌍📚 In this episode, our hosts delve into the history and evolution of words that have stood the test of time but are no longer in common use.
âť“What is a “petard” and how can you be “hoist” by yours?
âť“What does the shrift in “give short shrift” mean?
âť“Who were the first people to “run amok”?
Learn about their origins, meanings, and the intriguing stories behind these linguistic relics.
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Rob’s YouTube channel: / robwords
Jess’ Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/
Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris
#etymology #fossilwords #wordfacts
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