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41: Mailbag of Caitlin University (with Caitlin Green)

2021/11/16
logo of podcast Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.

Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.

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Here to help us answer our voluminous Mailbag is the tireless Dr Caitlin Green, Vice Cancellor of Caitlin University. Among our questions:

  • NON-BINARY or NONBINARY?
  • What’s behind coffee names?
  • Why is there an L in WOULD?
  • Could swearing get in the way of persuasion?
  • When is it time to stop supporting a minority language?
  • What’s with the D in TIDDIES?
  • Fee fi fo… fun? Why doesn’t it rhyme with ENGLISHMAN?
  • Where does TUCKER come from?