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Origins of Words
From Countdown
Susie Dent on 11/12/2008.
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.
