Articles By: Susie Dent
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Susie Dent on words for Christmas
From “bauble-bearers“ to festive “wambling” our lexicographer has a host of words that capture the spirit of Christmas.
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"Body parts have a habit of popping up in unexpected ways in our vocabulary"
Susie Dent on the medical origins of some of our words and phrases.
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Susie Dent is star-struck by the origin of some common words
“We can still catch an echo of the constellations if we listen hard enough,” says our lexicographer.
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Snuggling, snudging and snerdling – Susie Dent offers up her pick of cosy words
Our lexicographer bundles up her choice of words that describe the wonderful sensation of being cosy.
