Etymoleon - Word History, the etymology podcast.

Word History is a podcast for people who enjoy words and history.

Each episode takes a small set of words linked to a theme. You'll hear what they mean, where they come from and which familiar words share the same linguistic roots, along with stories from the past related to their use.

Listen for words that sharpen expression, and brief histories that show how ideas and practices, as well as language, took shape. Across an archive of more than a hundred episodes, you'll find explanations of word, name and phrase origins.

The majority of etymologies featured return to Old English, Ancient Greek, Latin and Old French, providing a look into languages of the past that underpin English.

New episodes on Sundays.

Get in touch: https://etymoleon.com

Etymoleon is produced by Leon Bailey-Green.

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5. Royal and Noble Titles

This episode explores the etymology behind royal titles and ranks of nobility. The titles of Lord and Lady have an interesting history connected to bread, both originating from the Old English word fo...

20 Aug 202314min

4. British Meals

This episode explores the etymologies and meanings behind the names of British dishes and chefs. Did you know the cookery author who gave the Yorkshire pudding its name (it used to be called the dripp...

13 Aug 202315min

3. Luxury Brands

This episode explores the etymologies behind luxury brand names. From Victoria Beckham to Gucci, Chanel to Burberry to Represent, this episode takes a look at the meanings behind these names, as well ...

6 Aug 202314min

2. Retailers

This episode explores the etymology of retailer names. Find out what Gymshark, rather ironically, has to do with being unclothed, and how the surname of Sainsbury formed from the name Saewine. Argos i...

6 Aug 202312min

1. Retail

This episode explores the etymology behind words associated with retail. The word retail comes from an Old French word retaillier, but what does the Latin tāliāre, which means cut, have to do with sel...

6 Aug 202313min