Discover the fascinating world of "fossil words" with Rob and Jess on Words Unravelled! 🌍📚 In this episode, our hosts delve into the history and evolution of words that have stood the test of time but are no longer in common use.
❓What is a "petard" and how can you be "hoist" by yours?
❓What does the shrift in "give short shrift" mean?
❓Who were the first people to "run amok"?
Learn about their origins, meanings, and the intriguing stories behind these linguistic relics.
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==LINKS==
Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords
Jess' Useless Etymology blog: [ Ссылка ]
Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris
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