Episode 102: A Medieval Glossary
The History of English Podcast
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The Evolution of the Word 'Spell'
This chapter explores the historical evolution of the word 'spell' and its various meanings, from reading difficult texts to breaking down words letter by letter. It also discusses Walter of Bibbsworth's use of the word in the early 1200s and the importance of spelling words correctly.
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