Etymology gleanings for August 2022
The history of "cheek by jowl" and especially the pronunciation of "jowl" could serve as the foundation of a dramatic plot, says the Oxford Etymologist in this week's blog post.
Source: oup.com
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The history of "cheek by jowl" and especially the pronunciation of "jowl" could serve as the foundation of a dramatic plot, says the Oxford Etymologist in this week's blog post.
English novelist. Born 1816. Died 1854. Charlotte Brontë was the daughter of clergyman Patrick Brontë and wife Maria, and the third of six children. O...