EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 1 MIN
#26: Nice — This Compliment Originally Meant Stupid and Foolish
from The Why of Words
Discover how calling someone 'nice' might actually be an insult. The word's journey from Latin 'nescius' (ignorant) through Old French reveals a surprisingly dark medieval past where 'nice' meant foolish, not kind.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com
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