36. On Jane Austen's Use of 'Condescension'

<p>We're going back to our inbox this week to answer some of your most pressing concerns. Such as: what did 'condescension' mean in the work of Jane Austen? Why does 'brilliant' mean "smart"? And what is it about the letter 'S' that strikes fear into a lexicographer's heart?</p><p>Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.</p><p>Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.</p><p>Transcript available&nbsp;<a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-matters-podcast/episode-36-condescension" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://betterhelp.com/matters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/matters</a></p>