The English words nobody can explain
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Some of the most ordinary words in English have origins that no one can explain. Among them: "dog", "big", "bird", "donkey", "boy", "girl" and "puzzle".
In this episode, let's trace their earliest appearances, explore the theories behind them, and unravel why these everyday words became some of our language’s greatest mysteries.
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0:00 Introduction
Some of the most ordinary words in English have origins that no one can explain. Among them: "dog", "big", "bird", "donkey", "boy", "girl" and "puzzle".
In this episode, let's trace their earliest appearances, explore the theories behind them, and unravel why these everyday words became some of our language’s greatest mysteries.
?COOL TSHIRTS: https://robwords.com/shop
⭐️PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/robwords
?FREE NEWSLETTER: https://www.robwords.com/newsletter
Check me out on the web, on Twitter & TikTok:
https://robwords.com
https://x.com/robwordsYT
https://tiktok.com/@robwords
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0:00 Introduction
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