Episode 132: Food for Thought
The History of English Podcast
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The Evolution of Food-Related Terms
This chapter discusses the origins and evolution of various food-related terms, including the transformation of words like 'adder' and 'umble pie', the concept of throwing in whatever ingredients available in recipes, and the evolution of phrases such as 'gone to pot' and 'hodgepodge'.
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