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What's the 'were' in werewolf? | SPOOKY ETYMOLOGY
In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dig into the spooky origins of Halloween words. From 'ghosts' and 'ghouls' to 'warlocks' and 'witches', they uncover the hauntingly fascinating roots of supernatural lingo.
🐺 What is the 'were' in werewolf?
🧌 Why is there a 'monster' in 'demonstrate'?
🦇 What does 'vampire' literally mean?
These creepy questions answered and many more. Join us... if you dare 👻
🎥 WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/hZK6kCAmwEQ
📙 JESS'S BOOK 'WORDS FROM HELL': https://linktr.ee/JessZafarris
==LINKS==
Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords
Jess' Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/
Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris
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In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dig into the spooky origins of Halloween words. From 'ghosts' and 'ghouls' to 'warlocks' and 'witches', they uncover the hauntingly fascinating roots of supernatural lingo.
🐺 What is the 'were' in werewolf?
🧌 Why is there a 'monster' in 'demonstrate'?
🦇 What does 'vampire' literally mean?
These creepy questions answered and many more. Join us... if you dare 👻
🎥 WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/hZK6kCAmwEQ
📙 JESS'S BOOK 'WORDS FROM HELL': https://linktr.ee/JessZafarris
==LINKS==
Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords
Jess' Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/
Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris
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