The History of English Podcast Episode 118: Trade Names
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Nov 19, 2018 Explore the growth of surnames and urban centers in medieval England, the origins of common English phrases, the significance of shop signs in the Middle Ages, the evolution of the word 'spoon' and Anglo-Saxon eating utensils, the evolution of 'span new' and 'spick and span new', and the craftsmanship in medieval professions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Growth of Surnames and Urban Centers in Medieval England
02:39 • 11min
Origins of Common English Phrases
13:18 • 17min
The Significance of Shop Signs in the Middle Ages
30:24 • 16min
The Evolution of the Word 'Spoon' and Anglo-Saxon Eating Utensils
46:28 • 3min
Evolution of 'Span New' and 'Spick and Span New'
49:09 • 3min
Craftsmanship in Medieval Professions
52:01 • 16min