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Skedaddle (Rebroadcast) - 4 December 2017
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Skedaddle (Rebroadcast) - 4 December 2017
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Dec 4, 2017
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Podcast episode
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The months of September, October, November, and December take their names from Latin words meaning "seven," "eight," "nine," and "ten." So why don't their names correspond to where they fall in the year? The answer lies in an earlier version of the Roman calendar. The sweltering period called the "dog days" takes its name from the movements of a certain star. A new book offers an insider's view of the world of dictionary editing. Listen to all episodes for free: https://waywordradio.org/ Support the show to keep episodes coming: https://waywordradio.org/donate Your responses, questions, and comments are welcomed at any time! https://waywordradio.org/contact words@waywordradio.org Listener line 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the US and Canada Text/SMS +1 (619) 567-9673 Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. All rights reserved.
Released:
Dec 4, 2017
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Podcast episode
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