Where did the word 'Bitch' come from?
The words that once offended your grandmother may now sound quite tame, in an age where swearing is routinely heard in the street. But they have a pleasing way of tripping off the tongue and are often the first words that learners of a new language are keen to show off.
In the third of our series about the origins of words used to describe women, Susie Dent takes Lizz Pearson to the headquarters of OUP and together they explore attempts to reclaim offensive words; including that commonly heard insult against women: 'bitch'.
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