1009: Saturday Matinee: Etymoleon

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we uncover the origins of words associated with Valentine's Day. Why is it called a "French kiss"? Where does the word "infatuate" come from? Why does an X symbolize a kiss? And more...

• Link to Etymoleon: https://etymoleon.com/podcast
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