Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In for a penny, in for a pound: Rob and Jess discuss money word origins in this episode of Words Unravelled.
💰 Where did the dollar sign come from?
💷 What is the British currency a pound of?
🤑 Which goddess is all money named after?
These questions answered – and many more – in a financially sound episode of Words Unravelled.

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#etymology #wordfacts #english
0:00 Intro
0:25 Award nomination gloat
1:59 Podcast resumes