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From Foolish to Fond: The Curious Journey of an English Adjective
Episode 76
Published 6 days, 22 hours ago
Description
In this episode, Josh Linsk explores the semantic shift of the adjective 'fond' from its 12th‑century sense of foolish or doting to the affectionate meaning we use today. He traces the word’s Old French roots, Middle English usage, Shakespearean influence, and how dictionaries recorded and codified this change.
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