Why You Swear in Anglo-Saxon and Order Fancy Food in French: Registers

Summary Why is an "odour" classier than a "smell"? Why is a "beverage" fancier than a "drink"? The answer lies in English history - and in the way we automatically know which 'register' of language to use. Includes bonus medieval advice for constipation.

S3.E13 ∙ Why You Swear in Anglo-Saxon and Order Fancy Food in French: Registers

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Stars : Tom Scott Matt Gray Paul Curry Gary Brannan

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 13, 2013

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official YouTube Channel Uploads

Language : English

Production companies : Pad 26 Limited

Summary Why is an "odour" classier than a "smell"? Why is a "beverage" fancier than a "drink"? The answer lies in English history - and in the way we automatically know which 'register' of language to use. Includes bonus medieval advice for constipation.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 13, 2013

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official YouTube Channel Uploads

Language : English

Production companies : Pad 26 Limited

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