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Sesquiotica

Sesquiotica

sesquiotic.com

A blog exploring the quirks, histories, and serendipities of words, written with scholarly wit and a love for linguistic oddities.

why we picked it
A long-running personal blog by linguist James Harbeck, offering deep dives into word origins, usage notes, and playful language analysis. The entries are meticulously researched yet entertaining, making it a treasure for anyone fascinated by how words work and evolve. Its offbeat humor and intellectual curiosity set it apart from standard dictionary-style sites.

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language
EN
here since
July 2026

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