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Episode 59: Let’s Make A Deal

The History of English Podcast

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The Evolution of 'Sell' and 'Borrow' in English

This chapter explores the historical shifts in meaning and usage of the words 'sell' and 'borrow' in the English language, alongside their etymological connections to related words like 'bargain,' 'mortgage,' 'gauge,' 'wed,' and 'engage.'

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