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Lexicographer Emily Brewster is back to settle some word related disputes! Word origins, uses, pronunciations, and much more!
Emily's the host of Merriam-Webster's new podcast Word Matters. She and other Merriam-Webster editors challenge supposed grammar rules, uncover surprising word origins, and peek behind the curtain at the hidden weirdness of the English language. It's is available wherever you get podcasts.
Here are the links Judge Hodgman mentioned this week:
- bit.ly/gogetemmeg
- bit.ly/gogetemzach
- bit.ly/gogetemzachspal
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