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John McWhorter

“true and tree developed from the same ancient word: Millennia ago, English speakers saw trustworthiness in the straight-up quality of trees.”

John McWhorter, Words on the Move: Why English Won't - and Can't - Sit Still
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Words on the Move: Why English Won't - and Can't - Sit Still (Like, Literally) Words on the Move: Why English Won't - and Can't - Sit Still by John McWhorter
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