linguistic myths

The Pirate Shibboleth: A ‘Yo Ho Ho’ Myth

The classic "pirate accent" is a complete myth, a linguistic invention with surprisingly specific roots in culture, not history. This…

1 week ago

Language Stories: The Great ‘Eskimo Snow Words’ Debate

Among the many charming anecdotes in the world of linguistics, the 'Eskimo Snow Words' story holds a position of considerable…

2 years ago

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