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Fun With Words and Lexicographer Emily Brewster

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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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Manage episode 272204052 series 60049
Content provided by Jesse Thorn, John Hodgman, and Maximum Fun. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jesse Thorn, John Hodgman, and Maximum Fun or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

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

  continue reading

677 episodes

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