Which was the original 'football'? | SPORTS WORDS
Update: 2025-11-12
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In this episode, Jess and Rob get sporty as they trace the origins of the words behind our favourite games.
⚾️ What is the word "sport" short for?
🏉 Why does American "football" barely involve your feet?
🏏 What do Brits mean when they say something "isn't cricket"?
Expect Victorian public schools, Indigenous ball games, and a few linguistic own goals in another Words Unravelled.
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⚾️ What is the word "sport" short for?
🏉 Why does American "football" barely involve your feet?
🏏 What do Brits mean when they say something "isn't cricket"?
Expect Victorian public schools, Indigenous ball games, and a few linguistic own goals in another Words Unravelled.
👕 OUR MERCH 👚
US SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.com/
EU/UK SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.net/
👀WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/ClRqFWMR15Y
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