Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosPlaywright. 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 Valley from Booksmart StudiosSubscribe to listenPlaywright. Ghostwrite. Yeah, Right.Know your rights!John McWhorterApr 10, 2023∙ Paid19Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore6ShareWrought 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 from Booksmart Studios to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Already a paid subscriber? Sign inLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosA podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesOversleeping 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 McWhorterWhen Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?Sep 9, 2024 • John McWhorterThe World's Largest FamilyAug 1, 2024 • John McWhorter