Episode 41: New Words From Old English
The History of English Podcast
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New Words From Old English: Exploring 'High-Tied' and 'Low-Tied'
Learn about the evolution of the Old English words 'hech-flod' and 'tied' and how they transformed into 'high-tied' and 'low-tied' to describe sea levels. Discover the original meaning of 'tidy' as timely or punctual.
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