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The Naughty Etymologist

The Naughty Etymologist

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Can Such a Lovely Bird Sound So Naughty?

Jacqueline Gerber

There are many of these birds, and their names all will produce a blush....
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16th-Century Word Vibrates with Naughtiness!

Jacqueline Gerber

WCLV listeners are ripe to revive this noun!

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The Naughty Etymologist 11-11-22

Jacqueline Gerber

Attention English Majors!
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The Naughty Etymologist 11-4-22

Jacqueline Gerber

Naughty-sounding name but the music is divine!
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The Naughty Etymologist 10-28-22

Jacqueline Gerber

On a residential street near you!
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The Naughty Etymologist 10-21-22

Jacqueline Gerber

just fold and go!
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The Naughty Etymologist 10-14-22

Jacqueline Gerber

Another worthy HOF entry!
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The Naughty Etymologist 10-7-22

Jacqueline Gerber

The French probably spelled it with a "que"
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The Naughty Etymologist 9-2-22

Jacqueline Gerber

Not easy to squat on that keyboard!
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The Naughty Etymologist 8-26-22

Jacqueline Gerber

Today, it sounds OK but looks very naughty!
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The Naughty Etymologist 8-19-22

Jacqueline Gerber

Another Hall of Fame Nominee!
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The Naughty Etymologist 7-22-22

Jacqueline Gerber

big game pieces on the lawn
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The Naughty Etymologist 7-15-22

Jacqueline Gerber

Not a socially catastrophic medical condition at all!
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The Naughty Etymologist 7-8-22

Jacqueline Gerber

Hall of Fame - Of Course!

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Living for We: Season 2 now available

What can be done to end cycles of gun violence when the shooters value their reputation over their own lives and see innocent bystanders as collateral damage?

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