Word Sleuths

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published August 5, 2006 at 12:28 PM PDT

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

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Richard and Martha talk about word sleuths, otherwise known as etymologists, who try to solve linguistic mysteries.

Word Sleuths

Authors and language experts Richard Lederer and Martha Barnette host the freewheeling program featuring bloopers, word games, interviews, and calls from word-loving listeners.

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