Unless you’ve been hiding out in a galaxy far, far away, you know that this is an election year. Grant and Martha talk about current political slang. Ever hear of glass pockets? Or horseracism? Is there an etymological connection between caucus and...
Back to political talk: Is there an etymological connection between the words caucus and Caucasian? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Caucus” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Suzanne from Indianapolis. Well, hello...
person of pallor n. a white or Caucasian person. Editorial Note: Usually used jocularly or ironically. Etymological Note: Constructed after “person of color,” a person who is other than white or Caucasian. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
