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Episode 123: A Material Change

The History of English Podcast

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The Origins and Meanings of 'Carte Blanche' and Related Words

This chapter explores the origins and meanings of the phrase 'carte blanche' and its connection to concepts such as free reign and a blank check. It also delves into the evolution of the words 'blank' and 'cartridge', and how the ancient Phoenician port of Biblos influenced the development of the words 'papyrus', 'Bible', and 'bibliography'.

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