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115. Chance

Season 1 · Episode 115

Sunday, March 29, 2026 • Duration 14:57

This podcast returns on April 12th 2026. This episode explores unusual words for conversations about chance, examining their origins and recognisable words from the same root. Words covered include incertitude, vicissitude, pari-mutuel, fortuity, aleatory and serendipity.

Plus, hear how some public offices in ancient Greece were filled by lottery rather than election, reflecting a belief that randomness could serve as a safeguard against corruption.

Sources:
https://ccel.org/ccel/gibbon/decline/decline.viii.xli.html

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9105/9105-h/9105-h.htm

https://blog.oup.com/2016/03/sortition-ancient-greece-democracy

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114. Fixity

Season 1 · Episode 114

Sunday, March 22, 2026 • Duration 15:03

This episode examines uncommon words for conversations about fixity, exploring their origins and familiar words from the same root. Words featured include intransigent, obdurate, adamantine, indelible, obstinate and irrevocable.

Hear how a wartime survey of buildings at risk of bombing led to Britain's listed building system, granting certain structures legal protection designed to secure their permanence.

Sources:
https://grammarphobia.com/blog/2009/09/crying-over-spilled-milk.html

https://utc.iath.virginia.edu/abolitn/abeswlgbt.html

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/targets-of-enemy-bombers-and-our-own-demolition-men-1598384.html

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/about-the-list/

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105. Etiquette

Season 1 · Episode 105

Sunday, December 7, 2025 • Duration 16:44

This time we're getting into terms of etiquette and the origins of certain expected behaviours, starting with the word etiquette itself, which shares a root with ticket because rules of behaviour were once written on small tabs. There are many theories about why placing your elbows on the table is considered rude, with one explanation linked to the need for stability. Forks were originally viewed as pretentious tools before becoming symbols of proper dining. In this context protocol refers to the formal rules that govern conduct, and its etymology goes back to the 'first page' of a document, from ancient Greek roots meaning first and glue. The episode also uncovers the origins of terms describing poor behaviour, including crude, vulgar, uncouth and boorish, the last of which is linked to the Dutch, along with expressions such as hoity-toity, toffee-nosed and la-di-da.

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15. Dating

Season 1 · Episode 15

Sunday, October 29, 2023 • Duration 15:10

This episode takes a look at the etymologies of dating lingo. From modern terms such as ghosting, orbiting and catfishing, to the rather old-fashion synonym for dating 'courting'. Find out the name meanings behind dating app names Tinder and Grindr, and when the word 'date' first picked up its meaning in relation to two people seeing each other romantically.

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14. Cosmetic Procedures

Season 1 · Episode 14

Sunday, October 22, 2023 • Duration 14:29

This episode delves into the history of words related to cosmetic surgery and procedures. Botox can be traced back to poisonous sausages, collagen goes back to an ancient word meaning glue and veneer comes from the same root as the word furniture. Also unearthed in this episode are the etymologies of the words aesthetic, liposuction and rhinoplasty.

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13. Culture War Slurs

Season 1 · Episode 13

Sunday, October 15, 2023 • Duration 15:04

This episode looks at culture war slurs such as woke, gammon and snowflake, exploring the origins of their use in political commentary and the roots of the words in the English language. Listen on to find out who is credited with the controversial phrase 'pale, male and stale' and what the term 'loony left' has to do with the moon.

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12. Sustainability

Season 1 · Episode 12

Sunday, October 8, 2023 • Duration 14:19

This episode is all about words related to sustainability, looking at the origins of words like climate, environment, eco and carbon. Find out where the 'denier' in climate denier comes from and why the word 'zealot', as in an eco zealot, is related to jealousy.

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11. Contradicting Meanings

Season 1 · Episode 11

Sunday, October 1, 2023 • Duration 15:26

This episode delves into words with double meanings. From words with contradictory meanings, to those that have had their meanings change over decades and centuries. To 'dust' can mean to wipe fine particles away, or to sprinkle them, and 'sanction' can mean to allow or to restrict. Just like the word 'sick', the word 'bad' can, in some contexts, mean good. 'Nice' used to mean ignorant and 'awful' used to mean inspiring. Listen on for the etymologies behind these words of contradicting meanings.

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10. Drunkenness

Season 1 · Episode 10

Sunday, September 24, 2023 • Duration 15:00

This episode takes a look at the origins of words, terms and phrases related to the state of inebriation. From bladdered, legless and steaming to 'three sheets to the wind' and 'Dutch courage', this episode explores where the underlying words originate and how the terms may have come about. If you want to know what dog hair has to do with a hangover - 'hair of the dog' - be sure to listen.

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9. House Buying

Season 1 · Episode 9

Sunday, September 17, 2023 • Duration 14:49

This episode explores the etymology of words associated with house buying. From the origins of 'realtor', the US term for an estate agent, to the connection between conveyancing and a group of ships, this episode takes a look at the roots of the words related to buying a home. The words mortgage, deed, deposit and leasehold all feature.

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