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Resurrecting Medieval Words
In this video, the teacher introduces viewers to a collection of wonderful medieval words that have been lost to time. They discuss the meanings and origins of these words, and the teacher shares their thoughts on whether or not these...
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Exploring Ghost Words: Spooky Tales from the Dictionary
In this video, the speaker explores the fascinating world of "ghost words" - words that made it into dictionaries but were never actually used. They discuss the origins and stories behind these ghost words, from Samuel Johnson's mistaken...
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The Fascinating History of Big Numbers
In this video, the speaker explores the fascinating history behind the words we use for large numbers. From the origins of the word "hundred" to the transition from "milliard" to "billion," viewers will learn about the linguistic...
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Inside the World of Lexicography: Writing and Defining Dictionaries
In this video transcript, Peter Sokolowski, a lexicographer from Merriam-Webster, discusses the process of writing a dictionary and the impact of the internet and artificial intelligence on lexicography. He addresses questions about...