Episode 910 • • 1:21:01 - 1:25:29
910: Coin of the Realm
Linguistic Preservation, Old Phrases and "Coin of the Realm"
The hosts begin compiling a list of archaic or colorful English phrases to preserve in a digital file. Terms discussed include "fuss budget," "skivvies," "hoodwinked," "jamoke," and "the wreck of the Hesperus." They invite listeners to submit their own favorite old-fashioned words for future segments.