Episode 41: New Words From Old English
The History of English Podcast
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Evolution of Compound Words in Old English and Modern English
This chapter explores the use of compound words in Old English and how they have evolved over time, with examples of compound words still existing in modern English. It also discusses the evolution of specific words like 'ache' and the origin of words like 'fortnite' and 'daisy'.
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