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Episode: On The Shoe Phone (Rebroadcast) - 22 September 2014
Description: First names like âPatience,â âHope,â and âCharityâ are inspired by worthy qualities. But how about âBe-courteousâ or âHate-evilâ? The Puritans sometimes gave children such names hoping that their kids would live up to them. Also, even some feminists are discarding the name âfeminist.â Plus, reticent vs. reluctant, sherbet vs. sherbert, mosquitoes vs. lawyers, and a word for that feeling in your toes after a great kiss. Read full show notes, hear hundreds of free episodes, send your thoughts and questions, and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org/contact. Be a part of the show: call 1 (877) 929...