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LinguaFile XXIV | Roshambo
Episode 85

LinguaFile XXIV | Roshambo

How an American Revolutionary War figure spawned a new name for a very old game.

Lexicon Valley

May 17, 201626m 11s

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Show Notes

Why some people call rock-paper-scissors roshambo, with lexicographer Ben Zimmer.

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