Dead Language Society
by Colin GorrieDead Language Society
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English is weirder than you think. A weekly dive into the hidden history of everyday words.
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- Twice-monthly articles exploring the history of the English language
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- Twice-monthly exclusive deep-dive articles
- Occasional live book clubs
- Access to the full archive of Dead Language Society posts
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About Colin Gorrie
English is weirder than you think. Linguistics PhD. Your guide through the hidden history of everyday words.
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