#7: Companion — Someone You Literally Break Bread With

Discover the hidden meaning behind 'companion' — a word that literally means 'people you eat bread with.' This episode explores how the Latin roots *com* (with) and *panis* (bread) reveal that human friendship is fundamentally about sharing meals together.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com

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The word 'companion' means 'people you eat bread with' — exploring Latin etymology and friendship.

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