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Freshly Minted: "The Hidden History of Coined Words"
April 15, 2021
By Nancy Friedman

A new book by Ralph Keyes looks at how words are invented and why some sizzle while others fizzle.  Continue reading...
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To Bee or Not to Bee?
March 18, 2021
By Nancy Friedman

A clever word game casts a spell—and teaches language lessons.  Continue reading...
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Amo, Amas, Amateur
February 18, 2021
By Nancy Friedman

If we were guided by history and etymology, we'd all be proud to wear amateur on our sleeves.  Continue reading...
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Who Needs Vwls?
January 21, 2021
By Nancy Friedman

A lot of brand names are going full-consonantal. They have a lot of historical precedent.  Continue reading...
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Brand Names of the Year for 2020
December 16, 2020
By Nancy Friedman

The names that made the news--and affected our lives--in 2020, from Animal Crossing to Zoom.  Continue reading...
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Into the Past
November 19, 2020
By Nancy Friedman

From nostalgia to fauxstalgia, from golden oldie to Before Time, here are some of the ways we talk about days gone by.  Continue reading...
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Poll Stars
October 19, 2020
By Nancy Friedman

Like many four-letter words, poll is versatile. Where did it come from, and how did it come to be associated with voting?  Continue reading...
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