
Adventures in Etymology – Scribbling Scribes
Jul 11, 2026 - 2:09
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In this Adventure in Etymology we untangle the befuddling roots of the word confusion. Confusion [kənˈfjuːʒən] can mean a lack of clarity or order; the state of being confused; a misunderstanding; the act of mistaking on...
Adventures in Etymology – Befuddled Confusion is an episode from Radio Omniglot by Simon Ager. In this Adventure in Etymology we untangle the befuddling roots of the word confusion. Confusion [kənˈfjuːʒən] can mean a lack of clarity or orde...
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Published Jun 15, 2026, 2:30 long, audio available.