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Words Unravelled • December 11, 2024

Words Unravelled

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Two of the internet's leading word nerds are here to unravel the stories behind everyday terms. Join YouTuber Rob Watts (aka RobWords) and author Jess Zafarris in exploring the wonders of the English language.

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Let's explore our words for jobs, professions and trades. 🪵What did carpenters originally make? 🐐Which animal did butchers originally butcher? 💩Where did a "gong farmer" actually farm? 🛒What is so gross about a grocer? These questions answered and many more in another Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris. 👂LISTEN: https://podfollow.com/words-unravelled-with-robwords-and-jess-zafarris or search for "Words Unravelled" wherever you get your podcasts. ==LINKS== Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords Jess' Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/ Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris #etymology #wordfacts #English

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Why don't we have words for these things?

How cities got their names

What did 'dragon' originally mean?

Why do we say 'bury the hatchet'?

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Is English really a Germanic language?

Where do first names come from?

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Why are we saying 'Caesar' wrong? | TITLES & POWER

What is the 'Eng' in 'England'? | COUNTRY NAME ORIGINS

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