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Like many four-letter words, poll is versatile. Where did it come from, and how did it come to be associated with voting?
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Watch out — there's a new candidate for Euphemism of the Year! And this one just might be one of the sneakiest snakes.
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Article Topics:Language LoungeA Monthly Column for Word LoversA Recipe for Time Travel  October 6, 2020
I was delighted to learn recently of The Sifter - A Food History Research Tool, which is a gigantic online database of historical cookbooks. What I've been doing in The Sifter initially is a kind of time travel via language.
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Evasive ManeuversEuphemisms old and newMaster of the Malarkey Arts September 10, 2020
Whether you're interested in a mastery of mystic arts degree or finding your own twin flame, we have euphemism for you.
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Article Topics:Evasive ManeuversEuphemisms old and newFrench Hugging Citizen Scientists in Unscripted Times August 7, 2020
Whether you're living in uncertain times or unscripted times — we have a euphemism to distract you from all the uncertainties life has to offer.
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Article Topics:Evasive ManeuversEuphemisms old and newDreaming of Warm Lines and Patriot Pay July 9, 2020 By Mark Peters
Need help getting through 2020? Here's a euphemism or two to distract you from reality.
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Article Topics:Evasive ManeuversEuphemisms old and newFinding Distraction in the Historical Dictionary of American Slang June 10, 2020 By Mark Peters
Finding comfort and distractions in euphemisms from the letter H.
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