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26 Oct 2022
The latest iteration of the Oxford Game: TOAST! ๐ This one was very satisfying. Like toast is.
Thanks to the @OED for sponsoring the show and making these fun videos.
QUESTION: Are the words TOAST (speech) and TOAST (bread) etymologically related?
Here's what @becauselangpod co-hosts Ben Ainsley and @Laserhedvig think... but do you agree?
Listen to the full episode to discover the answer ๐ becauselanguage.com/62-languโฆ
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BHS English Language retweeted
2 May 2022
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2 May 2022
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BHS English Language retweeted
Capital and non-capital letters are known as UPPERCASE and LOWERCASE because printers would typically keep the two sets in separate trays or โtype casesโ, with the capital letters stored above the smaller ones.
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BHS English Language retweeted
BERGAMOT, the fruit used to flavour Earl Grey tea, takes its name from the city of Bergamo in Italy.
MILLINERY takes its name from Milan.
TARANTULAS take their name from Taranto.
CANTALOUPE melons take their name from Cantalupo.
LEGHORN chickens take their name from Livorno.
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17 Jul 2021
Fantastic news and congratulations from BHS English Department @ Bryony_alice5 Fran & Kitty. Can't believe 3 years have gone already!
17 Jul 2021
Graduation in the garden - such a fabulous afternoon for @Bryony_alice5 Fran & Kitty. Really well done, youโve worked so hard in very difficult circumstances. You are amazing!! #graduation2021 #ucarochester #graduationathome
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BHS English Language retweeted
12 Apr 2021
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