TWTS: The not-so-ordinary world of "ordinary" and "ornery"
"Ornery" seems like an ordinary enough word, but its link to "ordinary" might surprise people.
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That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. Each week University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan will discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public Weekend Edition host Rebecca Kruth.