Precisely how long is a 'moment'? | TIME WORDS

Jess and Rob present a brief history of time words in an episode filled with chronological etymology.

⌚️ How did "seconds" get their name?
🕰️ What does "clock" literally mean?
🇫🇷 How did France's decimal calendar work?

These questions answered – and so many more – in this timely episode of Words Unravelled.

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Jess Zafarris and Rob Watts unravel the stories behind everyday words.

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