Etymoleon - Word History, the etymology podcast.

This episode explores the etymology behind the titles, styles and royal abodes associated with the late Queen Elizabeth II. The name Elizabeth, which means 'God is my oath', is a fascinating one with ...

10 Sep 202315min

This episodes explores the etymology behind words of matrimony. The hus in husband comes from the Old English word for a house, which was hūs, and wife comes from a word which simply meant woman, whic...

3 Sep 202315min

This episode explores the etymology behind words rising to prominence in conversations around the cost of living. Closing with the first recorded use of the term 'cost of living' this episode reveals ...

27 Aug 202313min

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

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

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

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

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