Episode 61: Earls and Churls
The History of English Podcast
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The Influence of Old English on Agricultural Vocabulary
This chapter discusses the influence of Old English in our everyday vocabulary, particularly in relation to agricultural terms. It explains how Old English words like 'dirt' and 'harvest' are commonly used by young children, while borrowed words like 'soil' and 'grain' came from other languages. The chapter also highlights the connection between the Old English words 'wheat', 'oats', and 'barley' with their modern counterparts.
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