EPISODE · Dec 27, 2020 · 19 MIN
Episode 92: Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
from Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast
In today's episode, we look at the etymologies of our meal words––not to mention "meal" itself. (As it turns out, "meal" has a long history of usage as a measurement word.) The meanings of our meal words have shifted over time in concert with the standard time at which these meals are eaten. Spoiler: "Dinner" was the original "breakfast," and etymologically, the two words mean almost the same thing. To support the show, go to: https://www.patreon.com/wordsforgranted
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Episode 92: Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
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