Episode 269
English Is Practically Naked
Most Indo-European languages are decked out with gender and noun endings and other accessories. Some are wearing very little.
July 12, 202424m 7s
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Show Notes
A cyclone came through and blew off most of English’s clothes, says John, in Part II of his discussion of Indo-European.
Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 269: "English is Practically Naked." With John McWhorter. Produced and edited by Mike Vuolo. All rights reserved.
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