
Episode 74: Head Cities and Home Towns
The History of English Podcast
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The Evolution of the Word 'Kai'
This chapter traces the evolution of the Indo-European word 'kai' from its original meaning of 'to lie down and rest' to its modern meanings of 'family or loved ones,' 'townspeople,' and eventually 'home' and 'city.' It explores how this word influenced the development of other related words and examines its connection to the name 'Henry' and the emergence of London as the capital of England.
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