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Podcast: A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Episode: Nerd vs Geek (rebroadcast) - 15 August 2011
Description: SUMMARYWhat do the words marathon, paisley, and bikini have in common? They're all words that derive from the names of places. Martha and Grant talk toponyms. Also, what's the difference between a nerd and a geek? Why do some Marines greet each other with the word "Yambo"? And what do you call the crust that forms at the corners of your eyes after a night's sleep?FULL DETAILSWhat do the words marathon, paisley, and bikini have in common? They're all words that derive from the names of places. Martha and Grant...