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Episode 106: An Illuminating Development

The History of English Podcast

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The Origins of Yellow and Gold in Old English

This chapter discusses the origins of the colors yellow and gold in Old English. It explains the development of the word yellow from the Old English word for shine and its connection to the word yolk. The speaker also touches upon the introduction of paint and the use of different colors in illuminated letters during this time period.

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