Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers. Namesake. Commentate. Sprigly
Oct 17, 2023
Brenda Thomas, a freelance writer, discusses the concept of being a namesake and explores how a post office got its unique name. The podcast also delves into the controversy surrounding the word 'commentate' and shares a listener's personal story about a unique family word.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Naming of the Post Office and the Incorporation of the Town
02:20 • 3min
Clarifying the Origin of 'Now Then' and the Difference Between Namesake and Eponym
05:37 • 2min
Exploring the Meaning of Being a Namesake
08:02 • 2min
The Controversy of the Word 'Commentate'
09:45 • 7min