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From ‘-aholic’ to Dungaree to Bandana: How English Builds Words from Borrowed Roots
Episode 129
Published 1 week, 4 days ago
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Etymology, borrowing, and cultural diffusion are on full display as we trace the evolution of the suffix ‘‑aholic’, the Indian‑derived fabric term ‘dungaree’, and the Sanskrit‑rooted word ‘bandana’. From medieval slang to modern fashion, these examples illuminate how English absorbs foreign terms, repurposes them, and spreads them worldwide.
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