Name: Episode 4: A Zany Miscellany by Word Journeys: An Etymology Podcast
Duration: 14 min 42 s
Description: We explore Commedia dell'Arte, a form of popular entertainment originating in Italy in the 16th century, and trace how its colorful characters left their mark on the English language. Word List: vagabond, zany, Mr. Punch, harlequin, pants, denim, jeans. For a list of sources or to contact us, visit www.wordjourneyspodcast.com

We explore Commedia dell'Arte, a form of popular entertainment originating in Italy in the 16th century, and trace how its colorful characters left their mark on the English language. Word List: vagabond, zany, Mr. Punch, harlequin, pants, denim, jeans. For a list of sources or to contact us, visit www.wordjourneyspodcast.com

Episode 4: A Zany Miscellany

Word Journeys is a podcast about etymology and the surprising stories behind the origins of English words. English is constantly evolving and the meanings of words are always shifting. In each episode, we take words united by a common theme and explore how they made their way into English and the historical circumstances which shaped their definitions. For more information or to contact us, visit www.wordjourneyspodcast.com. If you would like to contribute to the show and want to see the perks associated with that, visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wordjourneyspodcast.