Words That Began as Metaphors
· 18 min · Episode 73
Episode Words That Began as Metaphors
Usually, a word begins with a literal, concrete meaning. (Like concrete, for example.) Then, eventually, it starts being used metaphorically. (Hey again, concrete!)
But with these words, that's not the case. These words began as metaphors and then went backwards.
Then: what's the difference between ferment and foment?
Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.
Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.
Transcript available here.
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