EPISODE · Apr 13, 2019 · 22 MIN

Episode 68: Yankee

from Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast

Today, the most relevant usage of the word 'Yankee' is probably in the name of the baseball team, but etymologically, 'Yankee' has nothing to do with baseball. 'Yankee' is an elusive word whose ultimate etymology is unknown and whose connotations may change depending on who's using it.

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