Episode 54
How could one man write a dictionary? | SAMUEL JOHNSON
Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
August 13, 202543m 5s
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Show Notes
Samuel Johnson's 1755 dictionary was one heck of an achievement. But it is also far from perfect. In this episode, Jess and Rob discuss some of the more amusing entries within its pages, and even the words that landed dear Samuel in hot water. Enjoy this cover-to-cover exploration of English's most important dictionary and the extraordinary man who wrote it.
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