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Is "Knocked Up" Racist?
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Dec 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
There’s a rumor going around social networks that “knocked up” traces back to American slave trading. Is there any evidence for that etymology? John explains. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com/subscribe
Released:
Dec 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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