Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios

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  • A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.

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Episodes
  • Hither and Yon

    Hither and Yon
    Jan 7 2025

    Words like thence and thither are all but obsolete in English, but they were actually quite useful! John explains.

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    26 mins
  • Down the Rabbit Hole

    Down the Rabbit Hole
    Nov 27 2024

    Do you know the difference between a rabbit and a hare? And what then is a bunny? Follow John through the etymological warrens of these several words.



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    23 mins
  • Giving You the Business

    Giving You the Business
    Oct 15 2024

    It may seem apparent how we got from busyness to business, but the origins of the word “busy” itself are shrouded in mystery. John explains.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com
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    25 mins

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