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Grant: Nosy Parkers and Butternuts - 20 Nov. 2007
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Grant: Nosy Parkers and Butternuts - 20 Nov. 2007
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Nov 21, 2007
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Grant goes through the mailbag, offering answers about the terms 'nosy parker,' 'out of pocket,' and about whether the word 'falsehood' has its origins in medieval garb. He also throws a question out to listeners about what is supposedly a mild British oath, 'butternut!'
Released:
Nov 21, 2007
Format:
Podcast episode
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