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Coining
It Aug
17 2000
When a new concept
or product comes along, how does it get its name? |
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Language
at Play Aug
24 2000
Melvyn has fun
and games with puns, wordplay and tongue twisters.
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Unspeakable
English
Sep 7 2000
Bad language
is no new thing. Some swear words originated centuries ago!
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Freezing
the River
Sep 14 2000
English is constantly
evolving but some linguists have tried to 'freeze' it for all
time. |
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Your questions answered by our Message Board users. Post a question too. |
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Do you know where the word 'avocado' came from? |
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Thanks for joining in the chat, why not read the transcript. |
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With series producers, Simon Elmes and Tony Phillips. |
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