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Exploring the Weird and Wonderful World of Collective Nouns
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The video explores the fascinating world of collective nouns in English, tracing their origins to the 15th century and courtesy books like The Book of Saint Albans. It highlights examples, including some that have persisted or been revived, such as 'a murder of crows.' The video also delves into the etymology of common collective nouns and questions the authenticity of some modern lists.
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