The Naughty Etymologist The Naughty Etymologist 12-9-22 Ideastream Public Media | By Jacqueline Gerber Published December 13, 2022 at 2:59 PM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 1:05 Margoe Edwards / Shutterstock The naughty-sounding word for Friday, Dec. 9, is an old, standard British dessert. Whether it's made from scratch or store-bought in a tin, custard sauce is a must!