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Episode 123: A Material Change

The History of English Podcast

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The Origins of the Word 'Text'

This chapter explores the origins and meanings of the word 'text' and its connection to weaving and joining. It discusses how 'text' can refer to words in a book or manuscript, as well as the entire document. The chapter also explores related words like 'text style' and 'texture' and their metaphorical connection to weaving words and ideas together.

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