by Lexicon Valley
A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter. <br/><br/><a href="https://lexiconvalley.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">lexiconvalley.substack.com</a>
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March 11, 2025
<p>The Thai words for fire, die and rim sound an awful lot like the English words fire, die and rim. Why is that? John explains.</p><p>To help support Lexicon Valley please consider a paid subscription — visit www.booksmartstudios.com and sign up today!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lexiconvalley.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">lexiconvalley.substack.com</a>
January 7, 2025
<p>Words like thence and thither are all but obsolete in English, but they were actually quite useful! John explains.</p><p>SUBSCRIBE to LEXICON VALLEY — please go to www.booksmartstudios.com to become a paid member and receive our BONUS segments.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lexiconvalley.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">lexiconvalley.substack.com</a>
November 27, 2024
Lexicon Valley host John delves into the etymological distinctions between rabbits, hares, and bunnies, uncovering the fascinating history behind these seemingly simple words.
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