Lexitecture
A Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) talking about the words in the English language that fascinate them most at the moment, looking at their histories and origins and trying to piece together just how they got to where they are today. This is a podcast for anyone interested in etymology (the study of words and their origins/history). If you've ever found yourself happier after discovering some bizarre bit of trivia about a word that you hadn't even given a second thought to (such as how the word 'trivia' relates to its Latin components meaning "three roads"), this might just be the podcast for you.
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Episode 133: Scavenger Road
08/07/2024
Episode 133: Scavenger Road
In this episode, Amy just throws around needless "n"s with impunity during a solid "", while Ryan goes from place to place, possibly with hostility, along the "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 132: Sparkle Crackle Twinkle Paddle Waddle Dazzle Hobble Wriggle Nuzzle
04/30/2024
Episode 132: Sparkle Crackle Twinkle Paddle Waddle Dazzle Hobble Wriggle Nuzzle
In this episode, Amy is elsewhere completely while Ryan is appreciating all over again the all-too-frequent cuteness of the "-le" suffix in English! Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 131: Rudimentary Rival
03/27/2024
Episode 131: Rudimentary Rival
In this episode, Amy gets back to basics with "", while Ryan swimming upstream, but along a bank, and always staring side-eyed across to his "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 130: Object Between
02/17/2024
Episode 130: Object Between
In this episode, Amy explores the space "", while Ryan is trying to figure out a connection between an "" and the action itself. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks! PS - a note from Ryan: apologies to our wonderful listeners this episode - I'd been battling a wicked cough and general illness for several weeks and was only just getting over it to the point where I could make it through an episode, but I was pretty much constantly struggling to tamp down coughing fits every few minutes, hence my quite short segment and also my probably very annoying-to-listen-to somewhat pause-ridden speech pattern. I'm getting better, though, so that's good!
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Episode 129: Fine Film
01/12/2024
Episode 129: Fine Film
In this episode, Amy keeps a thin lid on things with "", while Ryan is trying to figure out why there are so many different ways to be "". For the record, the book is Synonyms Discriminated and it's by the Rev. Charles John Smith. It was written, like many other books, in 1871. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 128: Taskmaster Handicap
11/10/2023
Episode 128: Taskmaster Handicap
In this episode, Amy keeps everything on track as the "", while Ryan is trying to weigh how much cheese a duck costs with "". For those interested (which should be literally 100% of the listening audience), here is . For those interested (which should be literally 100% of the listening audience), here is where you can find . Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 127: Pitch Harmony
09/09/2023
Episode 127: Pitch Harmony
In this episode, Amy keeps it all together with "", while Ryan is considering sticky angles with "", that he never knew in the first place. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 126: Not Long Ago, with Erin
08/01/2023
Episode 126: Not Long Ago, with Erin
In this episode, Amy is joined by a very special guest for a live, in-person and totally Canadian-less episode, featuring long-time listener and avid academic Word Nerd, Erin Bell! Erin is currently pursuing a Masters degree in linguistics at Trinity College, Dublin, and just happened to be in bonnie Scotland, where schedules and stars aligned to have her and Amy meet up to record an episode where they got to talk about Erin's studies, focused on American English idioms, and in particular, the fantastical four opening words: Once Upon A Time! Huge thanks to Erin, not only for taking time out of her studies and schedule to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with our show, but also for her years of listening, Patreon patronage, and general showboostery! Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 125: Forget Flag
07/05/2023
Episode 125: Forget Flag
In this episode, Amy rails against a Glastonbury tradition with "", while Ryan is remembering all kinds of things about "", that he never knew in the first place. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 124: Frequent Folk
06/05/2023
Episode 124: Frequent Folk
In this episode, Amy getting back to roots with "", while Ryan is stuffing "" repeatedly. Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 123: Every Cocktail
05/15/2023
Episode 123: Every Cocktail
In this episode, Amy is mixing things up with "", while Ryan is peeling back the many, many layers of "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 122: Quaint Dwang
03/28/2023
Episode 122: Quaint Dwang
In this episode, Amy is holding up the walls with a "", while Ryan is trying to be as skillful and ingenious as possible with "". Special and enormous thanks going out to our newest Patreon supporter: Fiona! Also, for anyone looking for the links promised about that obscure 13th century book we talk about in this episode, and here is the . Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 121: Cataract Shed
03/07/2023
Episode 121: Cataract Shed
In this episode, Amy is throwing shade at the world of the humble "", while, Ryan is falling down and opening the floodgates with "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating wherever you can - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 120: Align, Malign, Benign
02/03/2023
Episode 120: Align, Malign, Benign
In this episode, Ryan is exploring - at the behest of listener Liz - whether there's a connection between "", "", and "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! If you're listening to this as soon as it comes out, do head over to check out all the wondrous stuff on offer at this years ! Amy and Ryan will be on a panel for a session called Podcasting 101, scheduled for February 6 at (check out that second link to figure out what time it'll be wherever you are in the world!) so hopefully we may see/hear some of you there! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 119: Christmas Winter
12/20/2022
Episode 119: Christmas Winter
In this episode, Amy delves into the cold and wet with "", and Ryan learns what happens when you combine a Greek letter with a sort of early missile with "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 118: Cheesemonger Parade
11/07/2022
Episode 118: Cheesemonger Parade
In this episode, Amy takes learns that cheese has always sold itself with "", and Ryan makes an ostentatious show of things for a "". Special and enthusiastic thanks to Alyson, our newest Patreon sponsor!! Thank you Alyson, and to everyone who supports us over there! Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 117: Sloth Junk
10/25/2022
Episode 117: Sloth Junk
In this episode, Amy takes her sweet time with "", and Ryan tries to make the most of old "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 116: Basic Harvest
10/10/2022
Episode 116: Basic Harvest
In this episode, Amy finds a solid footing with "", and Ryan revels in autumnal activities with "". Enormous and heartfelt merci to Joy, our latest Patreon supporter!! Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 115: Draw Queue
09/22/2022
Episode 115: Draw Queue
In this long, long, LONG overdue episode, Amy traces the story of a national obsession with a "", and Ryan pulls and drags his way through the story of "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 114: Secret Dazzle
08/08/2022
Episode 114: Secret Dazzle
In this episode, Amy has a double dose of PIE with "", and Ryan gets all befuddled (over and over again) with "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 113: Pickle Hiatus
07/11/2022
Episode 113: Pickle Hiatus
In this episode, Amy gazes into the gaping void with "", and Ryan gets into a small spot of minor trouble with "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 112: Only Yesterday
06/21/2022
Episode 112: Only Yesterday
In this episode, Amy is not quite back yet, so Ryan looks backwards and forwards with "" and thinks about the nature of "one" with "" Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 111: Sentimental Crusade
05/16/2022
Episode 111: Sentimental Crusade
In this episode, Amy looks back to a "" that never actually was, while Ryan gets into his feelings with "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 110: Pilates Charisma
05/02/2022
Episode 110: Pilates Charisma
In this episode, Amy strengthens her core understanding of "" while Ryan wonders how to achieve a new "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 109: Listener Wordstravaganza 6!
04/11/2022
Episode 109: Listener Wordstravaganza 6!
In this episode, Ryan is diving back into the pile of listener suggestions to try to find the etymology behind "", to figure out why we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway, whether "the jig is up" or "the gig is up", and to see if there's any connection between "", "" and "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each (normal) episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 108: Gentle Negative
03/28/2022
Episode 108: Gentle Negative
In this episode, Amy explores the necessarily derivative "" while Ryan tries, despite not being a gentleman, to be "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 107: Vulva Toilet
03/14/2022
Episode 107: Vulva Toilet
In this episode, Amy joins Team V with "" while Ryan lays out a sumptuous "". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 106: Devastated Orphan
02/28/2022
Episode 106: Devastated Orphan
In this episode, Amy is doling out some "" while Ryan tries not to have too much fun with "". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Episode 105: Oxter Lozenge
02/14/2022
Episode 105: Oxter Lozenge
In this episode, Amy is up to her "" in etymology and Ryan works on dissolving a "". Lexitecture is a podcast about words. In each episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) each present their current favourite word and talk about its origins, current use, and try to puzzle out how it may have gone from A to B. If you love thinking and talking about words, word origins, or just random bits of head-scratching language trivia, this may be the show for you! Please subscribe to us on , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on , or on , or on , or join our ! Also, if you enjoy what we do, please give us a great rating on iTunes - it's a huge help in letting other people know we're worth listening to. Finally, to support the podcasting work we do, please consider becoming a Patreon sponsor at Thanks!
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Archaeolexy: Ginger
01/31/2022
Archaeolexy: Ginger
In this episode, we look back at some of our favourite words, starting with Amy's chopping up of "ginger" from Episode 23!
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