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Word Sleuths

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting
Published August 5, 2006 at 12:28 PM PDT
This story was published more than 18 years ago.

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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