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Beyond "Dickensian": 7 Quirky Words Created by Charles Dickens

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Beyond "Dickensian": 7 Quirky Words Created by Charles Dickens

Why Do We Say "Bah, Humbug!"?

We Love Rock 'n' Roll — and the Language Around It

Why Doesn't English Have Accent Marks?

Why Do Brits Spell "Colour" With an "ou"?

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