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For a couple of weeks during [[Series 58]] she started using words and phrases from other languages like French and German, and giving the literal translations into English. | For a couple of weeks during [[Series 58]] she started using words and phrases from other languages like French and German, and giving the literal translations into English. | ||
| − | Sometimes there would be a common theme that connects the words featured in Origins of Words for a week or so. At other times, Susie would get [[Jeff Stelling|Jeff]] or [[Rachel Riley|Rachel]] to guess the meaning of an unusual word, in a multiple-choice fashion similarly to ''Call My Bluff''. | + | Sometimes there would be a common theme that connects the words featured in Origins of Words for a week or so. At other times, Susie would get [[Jeff Stelling|Jeff]] or [[Rachel Riley|Rachel]] and the [[Dictionary Corner]] guest that week to guess the meaning of an unusual word, in a multiple-choice fashion similarly to ''Call My Bluff''. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[[Susie Dent]] | *[[Susie Dent]] | ||
[[Category:Countdown]] | [[Category:Countdown]] | ||
Revision as of 10:19, 6 October 2010
Origins of Words is a short slot presented by Susie Dent between rounds 9 and 10. The feature was created in September 2007 to recognise Susie's popularity with Countdown fans. The name is slightly misleading as she often explains the origins of phrases as well as words. The slot lasts a couple of minutes and involves Susie explaining the etymology of a few words or phrases, usually on a particular theme.
For a couple of weeks during Series 58 she started using words and phrases from other languages like French and German, and giving the literal translations into English.
Sometimes there would be a common theme that connects the words featured in Origins of Words for a week or so. At other times, Susie would get Jeff or Rachel and the Dictionary Corner guest that week to guess the meaning of an unusual word, in a multiple-choice fashion similarly to Call My Bluff.
