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Judy Thomas


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Feb 24, 2001

You Call That English?

a whimsical introduction to regional variations in language

Nov 11, 2000

Mustard: Not Just Another Condiment

A discussion of the history of mustard and its various uses

Aug 25, 2000

Language-- Right or Wrong: Who Decides?

An essay discussing who, if anyone, should determine correct usage of the English language.

Aug 17, 2000

A Living, Growing Language

An essay on how living languages grow and change.

Jul 1, 2000

What do you REALLY know about ketchup?

A brief history of an American staple and its development.

Mar 10, 2000

It's No Bull... The Story of John Bull, Typical Englishman

A history of the term "John Bull" as applied to the English.

Mar 3, 2000

Catercorner

A guest article by Dr. Gary Lehmann on the origin of catercorner.

Feb 25, 2000

"The Honeymoon... how to make it last"

A discussion of the history of the term "honeymoon"

Feb 18, 2000

"When the Moon Hits Your Eye"

A discussion of the word "amour" and related words.

Feb 11, 2000

Wedlock: Locked in Marriage?

A history of the word "wedlock"

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History of Words

You Call That English? (2 msgs)

Language-- Right or Wrong: Who Decides? (1 msgs)

Mustard: Not Just Another Condiment (1 msgs)

What do you REALLY know about ketchup? (1 msgs)

It's No Bull... The Story of John Bull, Typical Englishman (2 msgs)

The linguistic relation between Portuguese, Spanish and Catalan (1 msgs)

"The Honeymoon... how to make it last" (2 msgs)

Catercorner (1 msgs)

Wedlock: Locked in Marriage? (4 msgs)

THE WONDERFUL HISTORY OF WORDS (6 msgs)
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