Why ‘Useless Etymology’ gives you super powers, with Jess Zafarris - Grammar Girl ep. 1121

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1121. This week, we talk with Jess Zafarris about her book “Useless Etymology.” We look at three ways she says etymology gives you superpowers. We also look at the origins of simple words and learn why “girl” didn't always mean a female child, the unexpected historical figures behind “fedora” and “s