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Why would anyone shiver their timbers? Here’s how pirate words arrr preserving old language

  • Written by Kate Burridge, Professor of Linguistics, Monash University
Why would anyone shiver their timbers? Here’s how pirate words arrr preserving old languageThe signature pirate voice is from the West Country in south-west of England. But why West Country? IMDb

There’s no shortage of special days throughout the year. Some — like International Literacy Day — speak to important issues in society. Others speak to our inner dag.

Today marks one of the daggier days, International Talk Like...

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