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About Susie Dent
English lexicographer, etymologist, and media personality
Susie Dent is an English lexicographer, etymologist, and media personality, known for her long-running presence on television. Born in 1964, she has appeared in Dictionary Corner on Channel 4’s Countdown since 1992. She also appears on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, the comedy spin-off of the show. Her work centers on words, their meanings, and their histories, which has made her a familiar voice on British television.
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