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Adventures in Etymology – Dinkus

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2024/05/04

In this Adventure in Etymology we find out what the dickens a dinkus is, and what to do with an asterism. A dinkus is: A small drawing or artwork used for decoration in a magazine or periodical. A small ornament, usually a line of three asterisks (* * *), especially for the purpose of breaking […]

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2:24

Omniglot News (28/04/24)

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2024/04/28

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Central Teke (Tɛgɛ) – a Bantu language spoken in the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Catio (ẽberã) – a Chocoan language spoken mainly in northwestern Colombia. Pagibete (Apagibete) – a Bantu language spoken in […]

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1:47

Celtic Pathways – Brooms

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2024/04/27

In this episode we’re sweeping French floors with Celtic shrubs. The Proto-Celtic word *banatlo- means broom, as in the shrub Cytisus scoparius (a.k.a. common broom / Scotch broom) or similar plants. It comes from Proto-Indo-European *bʰenH-tlom (way, path) in the sense of “cleared path (in a wood)” [source]. Related words in the modern Celtic languages […]

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4:43

Omniglot News (21/04/24)

Radio Omniglot ·

2024/04/21

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot for the past three weeks – I was away on holiday in Scotland for a week, and didn’t have time to record newscasts during that time. (More on that later). There are new language pages about: Niuatoputapu-Tafahi, an extinct Polynesian language or dialect cluster which was […]

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1:54

Stable Stables

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2024/04/20

In this Adventure in Etymology we find out whether the words stable (a building for horses) and stable (steady, permanent) are related. A stable is: a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc. a collection of animals housed in such a building. [other meanings are available] It comes from Middle Englsh stable […]

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2:20

Omniglot News (31/03/24)

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2024/03/31

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Ambo-Pasco Quechua (Kichwa), a Central Quechua language spoken in central Peru. Matsés, a Panonan language spoken mainly in Brazil and Peru. Yine, a Southern Arawakan language spoken in eastern and southern Peru. New constructed script: Skyling Script, which was invented […]

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2:28

Celtic Pathways – Fortified Dunes

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2024/03/30

In this episode we uncover Celtic fortresses among the sand dunes. A dune is a ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind. It comes from Proto-West Germanic *dūn(ā) (sand dune, hill), via French or Dutch, from Proto-Germanic *dūnaz (accumulation, pile, heap, mound), or from Gaulish dunum (hill), from Proto-Celtic *dūnom (stronghold, rampart), […]

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3:43

Omniglot News (24/03/24)

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2024/03/24

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Jibu, a Central Jukunoid spoken in Taraba State in eastern Nigeria. Oroha, a Southern Solomonic language spoken in the south of Small Malaita Island in Malaita Province in the east of the Solomon Islands. There’s a new page about Neolatin, […]

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1:52

Adventures in Etymology – Noodling About Noodles

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2024/03/23

In this Adventure in Etymology we’re noodling around with the word noodle. As a noun, a noodle can refer to: A string or flat strip of pasta or other dough, usually cooked (at least initially) by boiling, and served in soup or in a dry form mixed with a sauce and other ingredients. An object […]

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2:31

Omniglot News (17/03/24)

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2024/03/17

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New writing system: Ogan Script, which is used to write Ogan, a Central Malay language spoken in South Sumatra and Lampung in Indonesia. There are new language pages about: Ogan (Base Ugan / بهاس اوڬن), a Central Malay language spoken along the Ogan River in South […]

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Celtic Pathways – Horny Peaks

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2024/03/16

In this episode we find Romance horns among Celtic peaks and mountains. In Proto-Celtic, the word *bandā means top, peak or horn, and *benno means peak or top. They are thought to be related, and possibly come from the PIE *bendʰ- (pin, point). Related words in the modern Celtic languages include: beann = horn, antler […]

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2:24

Omniglot News (10/03/24)

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2024/03/10

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Andoque (Paasi-ahá), a language isolate or a Witotoan language spoken in southern Colombia. Berom (Cèn Bèrom), a Benue-Congo language spoken in the north of Plateau State in central Nigeria. Hdi (xdí), a Chadic language spoken mainly in the Far North […]

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2:03

Adventures in Etymology – Shambling Shambles

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2024/03/09

In this Adventure in Etymology we’re looking into the origins of the word shamble (and shambles). The Shambles in York To shamble means to walk while shuffling or dragging the feet, and a shamble is one of a succession of niches or platforms, one above another, to hold ore which is thrown successively from platform […]

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3:58

Omniglot News (03/03/24)

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2024/03/03

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Ghomalaʼ (Ghɔmáláʼ), a Bamileke language spoken in the West Region of Cameroon. Feʼfeʼ (Fèʼéfěʼè), a Bamileke language spoken in the West Region of Cameroon Lengo, a Southeast Solomonic language spoken on Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands. Lau, a Southeast […]

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2:25

Celtic Pathways – Bijou Fingers

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2024/03/02

In this episode we find Celtic fingers among French jewelery. The French word bijou means a jewel or piece of jewellry. It was borrowed from the Breton bizou (ring, jewel), which comes from biz (finger), which is ultimately comes from the Proto-Celtic *bistis (finger), from the PIE *gʷist- (twig, finger) [source]. Related words in the […]

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2:34

Omniglot News (25/02/24)

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2024/02/25

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Kwaio, a Southeast Solomonic language spoken on Malaita Island in Malaita Province of the Solomon Islands. Gela (Nggela), a Southeast Solomonic language spoken in the Nggela (Florida) Islands in the Central Province of the Solomon Islands. Arosi, a Southeast Solomonic […]

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1:34

Adventures in Etymology – Guide

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2024/02/24

In this Adventure in Etymology we’re looking into the origins of the word guide. Guide [ɡaɪd] means: Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain. A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook. It […]

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2:28

Omniglot News (18/02/24)

Radio Omniglot ·

2024/02/18

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Mono-Alu, a Northwest Solomonic language spoken on Mono, Alu and Fauro islands in the Solomon Islands. Marovo, a Northwest Solomonic language spoken mainly in Marovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands. Nduke, a Northwest Solomonic language spoken on Kolombangara Island in […]

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Celtic Pathways – Needles and Scythes

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2024/02/17

In this episode we discover Romance scythes in a stack of Celtic pins and needles. The Proto-Celtic word *delgos means pin or needle. It comes from Proto-Indo-European *dʰelg- (sting) [source]. Related words in the modern Celtic languages include: dealg [ˈdʲal̪ˠəɡ] = thorn, prickle, spine, spike, pin, peg or brooch in Irish dealg [dʲal̪ˠag] = pin, […]

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2:17

Omniglot News (11/02/24)

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2024/02/11

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Iranun, a Danao language spoken mainly in the southwest of Mindanao island in the south of the Philippines. Onhan (Inonhan), a Western Bisayan language spoken mainly in the Province of Romblon in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines. Southern Sorsogon, […]

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