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The Vulgar TongueUPPING BLOCK. [Called in some counties a leaping stock, in others a jossing block.] Steps for mounting a horse. He sits like a toad on a jossing block; said of one who sits ungracefully on horseback.A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)-- <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/literature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#literature</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/dictionaries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dictionaries</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#history</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/society" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#society</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/slang" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#slang</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/histodons" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@histodons</a>

Flipboard Culture DeskAround half of the world's 7,000 languages are expected to be extinct by the end of this century. Five Books spoke to author Samantha Ellis about why this matters, and got five book recommendations from her on the subject. "With language go stories. Yes, you can translate those stories and tell them in a different language, but there is often something vibrant lost. With a language goes a sort of vibe, a style, a mode of speaking. So I do think it quite devastating that so many languages will be lost," she says.<a href="https://flip.it/JT3glM" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://flip.it/JT3glM</a><a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Language</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Linguistics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Linguistics</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/EndangeredLanguages" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EndangeredLanguages</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Books</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a>

The Vulgar TongueFLABAGASTED. Confounded.A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)-- <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/literature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#literature</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/dictionaries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dictionaries</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#history</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/society" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#society</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/slang" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#slang</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/histodons" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@histodons</a>

MikkoHey mastonauts, it is poll time. Thank you for your time.Boosts appreciated.🌹<a href="https://nerdculture.de/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a> <a href="https://nerdculture.de/tags/languagestudy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#languagestudy</a> <a href="https://nerdculture.de/tags/multitalent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#multitalent</a> <a href="https://nerdculture.de/tags/NativeTongue" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NativeTongue</a> <a href="https://nerdculture.de/tags/askfediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#askfediverse</a>

Minority RightsLearn more about the dynamics of grassroots language activism in Galicia, Spain, and examine how urban-based language revitalization initiatives can be understood through the lens of social movement theory.📖 <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10993-024-09687-6" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10993-024-09687-6</a>📷 Spain Less Traveled<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/academia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#academia</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/galicia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#galicia</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/languages" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#languages</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/languagerights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#languagerights</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/minorityrights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#minorityrights</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/minority" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#minority</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/minoritylanguage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#minoritylanguage</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/activism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#activism</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#democracy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/press" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#press</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#politics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/languagepolicy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#languagepolicy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/spain" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#spain</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#travel</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/travelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#travelling</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/research" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#research</a>

EllaneI have discovered that I can speak grammatically incorrect, vocabulary-deficient French, really quite well! Actually proud of myself for having the courage to talk with native speakers even knowing I'm making mistakes.Big respect for migrants who get out there and practice the language of their new home. <a href="https://pkm.social/tags/languageLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#languageLearning</a> <a href="https://pkm.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a> <a href="https://pkm.social/tags/courage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#courage</a> <a href="https://pkm.social/tags/migrants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#migrants</a> <a href="https://pkm.social/tags/francais" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#francais</a> <a href="https://pkm.social/tags/french" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#french</a>

Elias MårtensonSo, if I'm getting the etymology right, the Swedish word "lov" which means "permission", also means "school vacation" because you are permitted to be away from school. This is similar to the English expression "leave of absence".The Norwegian word "lov" (Swedish "lag") means "law". These words also seem related.Now, the Swedish word "lova" meaning "promise" clearly has the same root. These words are all about committing to some kind of promise.It would also appear that the word "belief" is related to the word "leave". This appears to be a west germanic construction, given that the German word "glauben" seems related.In Swedish (which is a north germanic language) the word for belief is "tro". This word is ancient, and is supposedly related to "trä" meaning "wood". It refers to something that is strong.<a href="https://functional.cafe/tags/estymology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#estymology</a> <a href="https://functional.cafe/tags/swedish" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#swedish</a> <a href="https://functional.cafe/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a>

The Vulgar TongueSWEETNESS. Guinea droppers, cheats, sharpers. To sweeten to decoy, or draw in. To be sweet upon; to coax, wheedle, court, or allure. He seemed sweet upon that wench; he seemed to court that girl.A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)-- <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/literature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#literature</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/dictionaries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dictionaries</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#history</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/society" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#society</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/slang" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#slang</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/histodons" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@histodons</a>

mk30i just learned that in spanish, plastic nurdles are called "lágrimas de sirena”, which translates to "mermaid tears", which is such an amazing and poetic name! i guess "nurdle" is ok too... 😅 <a href="https://tilde.zone/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a>

lifewithtreesSmall town <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/French" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#French</a> teacher here with 2 questions for all the English-speaking <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Canadians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Canadians</a> who had to take French in school, but stopped after the mandatory grade 9:1) Can you speak any French now?2) What do you wish you would have learned to make it stick more?<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#canada</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/novascotia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#novascotia</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a>

Flipboard Culture DeskThe Cambridge Dictionary has added 6,000 words this year, including slang terms like skibidi and delulu. <a href="https://flipboard.com/@AssociatedPress" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@AssociatedPress</a> talked to Colin McIntosh, lexical program manager, about how his team decides what makes the cut. At the second link, find a quiz to see how well you know Gen Alpha slang.<a href="https://flip.it/zNL3QR" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://flip.it/zNL3QR</a> <a href="https://flip.it/.VCJTl" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://flip.it/.VCJTl</a><a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Language</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Lexicography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Lexicography</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Dictionaries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Dictionaries</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Words" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Words</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Slang" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Slang</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/GenAlpha" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GenAlpha</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/CambridgeDictionary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CambridgeDictionary</a> <a href="https://flipboard.social/tags/Skibidi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Skibidi</a>

Toni Aittoniemi<a href="https://agora.echelon.pl/users/kravietz" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@kravietz</a> Let’s also remember <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/MunichAgreement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MunichAgreement</a> from 1938, where a similar situation was ”solved” by appeasing a dictator.The similarities to today are striking: -Germany occupied parts of a sovereign nation, basing their claims on a <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a> spoken by a minority. -Like Ukraine, <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Czechoslovakia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Czechoslovakia</a> ’s defenses were strongest on the regions given to Hitler. -”<a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SecurityGuarantees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SecurityGuarantees</a>” for Czechoslovakia weren’t worth the paper they were written on, and <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/WW2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WW2</a> started a year later.

Vzvzvz!The sound of "flatulence" in Serbian! <a href="https://stefanbohacek.online/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a> <a href="https://stefanbohacek.online/tags/linguistics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#linguistics</a> <a href="https://stefanbohacek.online/tags/onomatopoeia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#onomatopoeia</a> <a href="https://stefanbohacek.online/tags/maps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#maps</a>

The Vulgar TongueBUMPING. A ceremony performed on boys perambulating the bounds of the parish on Whit-monday, when they have their posteriors bumped against the stones marking the boundaries, in order to fix them in their memory.A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)-- <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/literature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#literature</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/dictionaries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dictionaries</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#history</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/society" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#society</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/slang" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#slang</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/histodons" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@histodons</a>

Bibliolater 📚 📜 🖋🇮🇸 **Word Of The Issue: Ægisif**"_.....what building was so impressive to 12th-century Icelanders that they felt obliged to give it an Icelandic name? Hint. It is in Mikilgarður._"🔗 <a href="https://grapevine.is/mag/2025/08/18/word-of-the-issue-aegisif/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://grapevine.is/mag/2025/08/18/word-of-the-issue-aegisif/</a>. <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/Iceland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Iceland</a> <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/Language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Language</a> <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/Words" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Words</a>

Mike 🇬🇧 🇪🇺It's almost irrational but there's one American phrase I cannot stand and it is "daily driver" to describe a thing that you use ever day.Have you got any irrational phrase / word strong dislikes?<a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/irrational" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#irrational</a>

ResearchBuzz: FirehoseSky News: ‘Tradwife’, ‘delulu’ and ‘skibidi’ among new words added to Cambridge Dictionary. “The Cambridge Dictionary has officially welcomed 6,000 new words this year – including a wave of new slang inspired by social media. Delulu, tradwife, broligarcy, and lewk, have all been added because experts believe the words will not be just a fad, but will have linguistic staying power.”<a href="https://rbfirehose.com/2025/08/18/sky-news-tradwife-delulu-and-skibidi-among-new-words-added-to-cambridge-dictionary/" class="" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://rbfirehose.com/2025/08/18/sky-news-tradwife-delulu-and-skibidi-among-new-words-added-to-cambridge-dictionary/</a>

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Brains MatterHow Social Media Algorithms Are Changing the Way People Talk <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-social-media-algorithms-are-changing-the-way-people-talk/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-social-media-algorithms-are-changing-the-way-people-talk/</a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/etymology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#etymology</a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#science</a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/STEM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#STEM</a>

skryWordslut Audiobook | Libro.fm <a href="https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780062932693-wordslut" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780062932693-wordslut</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ux</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gender" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gender</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#language</a>

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