Category Archives: English

What did a “sin-eater” do? | JOB ETYMOLOGY

Posted on December 11, 2024 by agogo22

Let’s explore our words for jobs, professions and trades. 🪵What did carpenters originally make? 🐐Which animal did butchers originally butcher? 💩Where did a “gong farmer” actually farm? 🛒What is so gross about a grocer? These questions answered and many more … Continue reading →

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Why is NYC called “Gotham?”

Posted on December 11, 2024 by agogo22
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What Did Medieval English Sound Like?

Posted on December 10, 2024 by agogo22
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Is it a ‘full stop’ or a ‘period’? | PUNCTUATION

Posted on December 4, 2024 by agogo22

Join Rob and Jess for a period as they get straight to the point about punctuation. 🏛️ Which punctuation mark came first? 💀 How can you punctuate sarcasm? ❓ Why does a question mark look like that? These questions answered … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of English in a Single Sentence!

Posted on December 3, 2024 by agogo22
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Who is the Jack in a deck of cards? | GAME WORDS

Posted on November 20, 2024 by agogo22

In this playful episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of fun and games. Ever wondered why we call it “chess” or how “poker” got its name? From the origins of classic card games to … Continue reading →

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Why is X Pronounced Like a Z Sometimes?

Posted on November 13, 2024 by agogo22
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Which cocktail means “moist little thing”? | BOOZY WORDS

Posted on November 13, 2024 by agogo22

13 Nov 2024 #etymology #wordfacts #English ❗️HEADS UP❗️ This episode includes much alcohol talk 🍻 Rob and Jess are getting a round in at the bar in this episode crammed with boozy etymology. Let’s explore the origins of our words … Continue reading →

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Old Phrases We Still Use Today And Where They Originated From🤯😅 #history #phrases #idioms #english

Posted on November 12, 2024 by agogo22
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How can “tree” and “truth” be related? | WOODLAND WORDS

Posted on November 6, 2024 by agogo22

In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore woodland words. Join us to uncover the extraordinary origins of names for forest flora and fauna. 📕 Which trees are books named after? 🦔 Which animal is the “hedgehog of … Continue reading →

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