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- 124. Charivari
Emily delights Kyle’s ears with a serenade of the very worst kind, as this episode parades through the history of the word charivari.
Our hosts begin with this word’s origins in Greek, and a bothersome inconsistency of spelling and pronunciation. But that’s not the only headache of the day--because this wedding tradition hinges noise making. It’s a party that’s enjoyed by everyone in town! …Except the bride and groom, that is.
This word takes Emily and Kyle through French, British, and Old West history. It journeys from friendly send-offs for newlyweds, to overzealous torment, to vigilante justice, and back around again. And makes side trips to a peasant rebellion, a French magazine, and a scene from Oklahoma!
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
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Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
37 min - 123. Decalog(ue)
Seth, Emily, and Kyle decide that, this holiday season, they want to keep it simple. Well, not in terms of episode length. But don’t let that scare you off! Our hosts are dashing through some fascinating language history, laughing all the way!
Seth starts us off with a word of uncertain spelling. The competition between decalogue and decalog launches Kyle and Emily into a journey through phonics and alphabets, the birth of European printing, and the champion of American English Noah Webster.
Why is Gutenberg’s printing press to blame for the strangeness of English spelling? Why were Benjamin Franklin, Andrew Carnegie, and Theodore Roosevelt such bad spellers? And can we just simplify all these confusing words to match their pronunciation? All will be answered in this Chump Holiday Special!
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
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Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
1 hr 22 min - 122. Retiform
Med students, pull out your flashcards! Kyle and Emily are crafting a delicate weave of medical terms, biological networks, and the word retiform.
Our hosts discuss how the usage of the word retiform is a bit extended from its etymological roots. Emily does her best to recall the anatomy of the eye, and Kyle takes us through all manner of nets and networks that appear in biology.
But it’s not all medical talk today. Our hosts also chat about how retiform can be applied in places one might not expect: including a well-crafted spiderweb, an old-fashioned handbag, and even the legendary Don Juan.
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
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Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
38 min - 121. Bunco
Emily and Kyle roll the dice and try out some good old fashioned games of chance. If they play their cards right, they just might learn the history of the word bunco.
The word arrived at the intersection of a card game and a dice game, both of which involved betting against a bank like in Blackjack or Roulette. However, you might not want to take your chances at these gambling games, as there’s a good chance you’d be playing against a well-practiced cheat.
Our hosts journey through time from Old West confidence tricks, playing cards in speakeasies, and taskforces against underground casinos. However, somehow this conversation lands them at the family friendly version of bunco you might know today. Though, maybe not too family friendly for the moms breaking out the wine at Bunco Night!
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
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Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
40 min - 120. Infangthief
Kyle and Emily have been caught red handed! This week they’re exploring crime and punishment of the most Medieval kind, as they discuss the meaning and origin of infangthief.
They begin with the origins of this criminal word--which, if you’re wondering, IS related to fangs… a little. But the thief relation is a little more concrete, as this word pulls our hosts deep into Medieval history and feudal justice.
Our hosts dig into the specific, harsh, and at times macabre aspects of criminal justice in feudalism. And, after parsing out the legal ramifications of In and Out theft, Kyle and Emily also talk about some inseparable pairs of words in the realm of law and order.
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
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Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
34 min - 119. Brougham
Get ready to shine your fender and groom your horses, because this week Emily and Kyle are talking all things brougham, a car and carriage for those looking to travel in style.
Our hosts explore the history of a carriage so iconic in Victorian London that it can be seen in the works of Charles Dickens, the world of Sherlock Holmes, and more. They talk about a host of other horse-drawn carriages as well, from the grand landau to the high-flying phaeton.
But there’s more than one kind of horsepower on the agenda today. Emily talks about the brougham’s life as an automobile, which might be familiar to Cadillac fans. Kyle learns just how far back words like coupe and cab go, and tries to guess the etymologies of some classic cars.
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
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Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
37 min - 118. Macritude
This week, Kyle and Emily get lean and green, or perhaps lean and mean! They discuss the meaning and origin of the word macritude, and it leads them into a classic culinary rivalry.
Kyle begins with the origins of this obscure word, in language and in medicine. But he soon pivots to macritude’s much juicier usage in the age-old rivalry between the Brits and the French. Our hosts explore the divide between these two nations, in everything from food culture to stereotypical look, to personality type.
They get to know the British and French cuisine inspired mascots, from the roast beef loving John Bull to the frog loving Johnny Crapaud. But it’s not all about food history today. Our hosts also chat about what makes a lemon in industries beyond just cars, and the different ways something might lack substance.
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
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Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
38 min - 117. Dree
Emily and Kyle take a trip up north and discuss a surprisingly versatile and incredibly useful word, dree. As per usual, it’s the little words that pack a punch!
Our hosts discuss the Germanic origins of the Scots language, and the connection between Norse history and a word often only heard in Scotland, Yorkshire, and Northern Ireland. But Emily and Kyle agree that dree, and its linguistic partner in crime dreich, deserve to be used far and wide.
This little word is fantastic for times when you’re resigned to endure some unpleasant situation, deciding to accept your predestined fate, stuck with a long and boring task, or looking out at a dreary day of rain. And, it bears a decided weird connection to the Scottish play Macbeth!
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
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Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
30 min - 116. Samovar
It’s teatime for Kyle and Emily! But today they’ve decided to ditch the modern day kettle and instead do things the old fashioned way, as they explore the history of the samovar.
Kyle teaches Emily about an ingenious device for boiling water--one which has been well used by Russian tea lovers for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Our hosts discuss the special place tea has in the history and culture of Russia, and how every kitchen in the country was once equipped with a steaming samovar.
But our etymological gathering is not done yet, and our hosts are still keeping the teapot warm. They chat about how a samovar wasn’t just for making a hot drink, but for showing hospitality to your guests. After all, having no tea to offer your guests would really put you in hot water!
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
Like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ButterNoParsnipsPodcast
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Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
33 min - 115. Charnel
Get ready for some spooky scary skeleton action, because this week Emily and Kyle have a bone to pick with the word charnel.
Our hosts discuss why the average grave in a Medieval graveyard might not be as old as you’d assume, and explore what happens when a church has more skulls and bones than they know what to do with.
Kyle might be shocked and appalled at this space efficient alternative to burial, but Emily finds a macabre beauty in the ossuary decor theme. Alas, this style of crypt was not to last… but that doesn’t mean the dead aren’t still kicking around under London.
Chapel of Bones - Évora, Portugal
(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Igreja_de_S%C3%A3o_Francisco_de_%C3%89vora_-_Capela_dos_Ossos_(2).jpg)
Basilica of St. Ursula - Cologne, Germany
(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Goldene_Kammer_St_Ursula_K%C3%B6ln_29122014_02.jpg)
Sedlec Ossuary - Kutná Hora, Czechia
(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sedlec_Ossuary_Interior_5.jpg) AND (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sedlec-Ossuary.jpg)
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
Like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ButterNoParsnipsPodcast
Follow us on YouTube @ButterNoParsnips
Follow us on TikTok @ButterNoParsnips
Support us
www.patreon.com/ButterNoParsnips or by visiting www.bnppod.com
Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
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About Butter No Parsnips
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Every week on Butter No Parsnips, your hosts Emily Moyers and Kyle Imperatore take you on an adventure through the weird, wacky, wonderful, and sometimes wicked history of one wayside word. Strange…
characters, delightful bits, and general joyousness abound, join them as they test each other's etymological expertise!