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Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians

The History of English Podcast

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The Etymology of 'Angles'

This chapter explores the origins and meanings of the word 'angle' in English, discussing its connections to the Germanic word 'angal' meaning hook or fish hook, and the Greek word 'angal' meaning bent or crooked. It also explores the influence of different language families on the pronunciation and meaning of related words like 'ankle' and 'claw'.

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