Making words work better
It was the day whereon both rich and poor Are chiefly feasted with the self same dish, Where every paunch, till it can hold no…
Continue reading → Pancake Day and Shrovetide: a pancake recipe linguistick
One of the curiosities of English is why this diminutive creature has become a byword for impulsive herdlike behaviour, even mass hysteria. These appealing northern…
There’s something so very very English (or British) about marmalade. It’s not on the list of 100 English icons voted for by the public, but a…
Continue reading → Portuguese words in English: marmalade, mangoes, and maracas