5. Royal and Noble Titles

08/20/23 • 14 min

Etymoleon - Word History, the etymology podcast.

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 for bread which was hlaf - the root of the word loaf. This episode uncovers what is known about the origins of the words King, Queen, Duke/Duchess, Prince/Princess, Marquess/Marchioness, Earl, Count/Countess and Baron/Baroness.

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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 dripping pudding) had no connection to Yorkshire? Why is a cottage pie called a cottage pie? Learn more in this episode which also features the etymologies behind Bangers & Mash, Chicken Tikka and Roast as well as explaining the origins of Dinner, Supper and Tea, words used to describe the main meal of the day. Plus a look at the name meanings of British TV chefs Jamie Oliver, Ainsley Harriott and Fanny Cradock.

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6. Cost of Living

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 where the words inflation, interest rates, bills, price hikes and air fryer originate.