Episode 73: Possession, Power and Checkmate
The History of English Podcast
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The Official Status of English and the Expansion of the Royal Chancery
This chapter explores the official status of the English language during Henry's reign and the expansion of the Royal Chancery. It discusses the use of Latin and French by official scribes, the etymology of the term 'Chancery,' and the connection between the Latin word for 'lattice' and the English word 'cancel'. It also delves into the early functions of the ex-jekar department and the use of a checkered cloth resembling a chessboard in the office of the exchequer.
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