cover of episode Grant: Nosy Parkers and Butternuts - 20 Nov. 2007

Grant: Nosy Parkers and Butternuts - 20 Nov. 2007

2007/11/21
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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

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Grant goes through the mailbag, offering answers about the terms 'nosy parker,' 'out of pocket,' and about whether the word 'falsehood' has its origins in medieval garb. He also throws a question out to listeners about what is supposedly a mild British oath, 'butternut!' ) ) ) ) ) ) )

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