Woody Guthrie's Folk Etymology

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Society & Culture, News

4.6 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 November 2015

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss a word that was popularized during the 1940s folk movement with lexicographer Ben Zimmer.  Lexicon Valley is brought to you by The Message, a new podcast series from GE Podcast Theater. And by Texture, the mobile app that lets you tap directly into the world's most popular magazines, anywhere, using your phone or tablet. Dive deeper into Vogue, People, Esquire, Time, and more, with interactive content for a richer reading experience. Right now, try Texture for free at Texture.com slash lexicon. That's Texture.com/lexicon.   Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/podcastsplus.  Twitter: @lexiconvalley  Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley  Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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