Episode 5: And a Bottle of Rum!

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Word Journeys: An Etymology Podcast

15 episodes

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Word Journeys is a podcast about etymology and the surprising stories behind the origins of English words. English is constantly evolving and the meanings of words are always shifting. In each episode, we take words united by a common theme and explore how they made their way into English and the historical circumstances which shaped their definitions. For more information or to contact us, visit www.wordjourneyspodcast.com. If you would like to contribute to the show and want to see the perks associated with that, visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wordjourneyspodcast.

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Episode 5: And a Bottle of Rum!

Word Journeys: An Etymology Podcast

18 minutes 22 seconds

7 years ago

Episode 5: And a Bottle of Rum!

A look at different theories for the origin of the word “rum,” which takes us to Britain, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. Plus, an etymology originating with rum production in Alaska. Word List: rum, taffy, toffee, hooch, proof, groggy. For more information or for a list of sources, visit www.wordjourneyspodcast.com.

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