Episode 108: On the Move
The History of English Podcast
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Origins of Markets and Fairs
This chapter explores the origins of traditional markets and regional fairs as venues for buying and selling goods. It discusses the evolution of the word 'market' and the introduction of loan words 'merchant' and 'fair' during the Middle English period. The chapter also delves into the history and development of fairs as large gatherings of traders from all over Europe and the Mediterranean.
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