Susie Dent's first appearance on Countdown back in 1992

She's the star of Countdown's dictionary corner and one of Britain's most respected etymologists – someone who studies the origin and history of words. Now, national treasure Susie Dent has revealed the long-lost terms she would most like to see back on the lips of Brits. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Susie says that there are hundreds of words 'waiting to be revived magically'. From 'hurkle-durkle' to 'mumpsimus', many of them are perfect for today's society, despite first being coined hundreds of years ago.