Which was the original 'football'? | SPORTS WORDS
Which was the original 'football'? | SPORTS WORDS  
Podcast: Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
Published On: Wed Nov 12 2025
Description: In this episode, Jess and Rob get sporty as they trace the origins of the words behind our favourite games. ⚾️ What is the word "sport" short for?🏉 Why does American "football" barely involve your feet?🏏 What do Brits mean when they say something "isn't cricket"?Expect Victorian public schools, Indigenous ball games, and a few linguistic own goals in another Words Unravelled.👕 OUR MERCH 👚US SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.com/EU/UK SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.net/👀WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/ClRqFWMR15Y