Lexicon ValleyPlaywright. Ghostwrite. Yeah, Right.0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -4:13-4:13Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Lexicon ValleySubscribe to listenPlaywright. Ghostwrite. Yeah, Right.Know your rights!John McWhorterApr 10, 2023∙ Paid206ShareWrought iron handrails in New York City’s West Village neighborhood.What exactly is “wrought” iron and what does it have to do with the word wright? John explains.Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Lexicon Valley to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Already a paid subscriber? Sign inLexicon ValleyA podcast about language, with hosts Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with hosts Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesAsk Not ...?Sep 4 • Michael Vuolo and Bob GarfieldThe American Accent Came FirstJul 9 • John McWhorterOversleeping at the SleepoverMay 20 • John McWhorterThe Story of UsApr 22 • John McWhorterFire, Die, RimMar 11 • John McWhorterHither and YonJan 7 • John McWhorterDown the Rabbit HoleNov 27, 2024 • John McWhorterGiving You the BusinessOct 15, 2024 • John McWhorter