Share this postIn Flagrante Delictolexiconvalley.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosIn Flagrante Delicto0:00-3:10Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Lexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosSubscribe to listenIn Flagrante DelictoTo understand what "delicto" means it helps to start with "relic."John McWhorterMar 13, 2023∙ Paid10Share this postIn Flagrante Delictolexiconvalley.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherShareThe Shroud of Turin, among the most holy of Christian relics.Relic, derelict and delict all contain the root lic, but where does lic come from? John explains.Share this discussionIn Flagrante Delictolexiconvalley.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherComments on this episode are for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosA podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppApple PodcastsRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent Episodes4:09From Bethune to RascoeNov 27 • John McWhorter30:11When Did People Start Talking?Nov 6 • John McWhorter32:03Who's Afraid of Ayesha Rascoe?Sep 29 • John McWhorter6:41What Is Yiddish?Sep 11 • John McWhorter26:15What Is Miami English?Aug 21 • John McWhorter4:11I Lighted Them DownstairsAug 3 • John McWhorter29:11Report of the Trial of Levi WeeksJul 17 • John McWhorter2:16I Got BeatJun 26 • John McWhorter
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