Language A to Z. Episode 5, E for Etymology
2023
Computer Files, Websites
Learn more about etymology, the tool linguists use to decipher the fascinating (and mundane) backstories of words and phrases. For example, you'll explore why "eeny, meeny, miney, moe" is really about sheep in Great Britain; why "quaint" originally meant "crafty"; and why we drink punches as well as throw them.
Main title:
Author:
Great Courses, The, film directorMcWhorter, John, actorThe Great Courses (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Imprint:
The Great Courses, 2020.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2023.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (15 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2020.In English
Performers:
John McWhorter
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
448882
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/12413192/external-image - Cover Image