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Title:
Language A to Z. Episode 5, E for Etymology [digital video].
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Publication Date:
2020
2023
Publication Information:
The Great Courses, 2020.
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2023.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (15 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Abstract:
Learn more about etymology, the tool linguists use to decipher the fascinating (and mundane) backstories of words and phrases. For example, you'll explore why "eeny, meeny, miney, moe" is really about sheep in Great Britain; why "quaint" originally meant "crafty"; and why we drink punches as well as throw them.
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Title from title frames.
Film
In Process Record.
Performers:
John McWhorter
Technical Details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Genre:
Language:
English
Additional Language:
In English
Electronic Access:
Access immediately on Kanopy