Where did She come from? (Endnote for Nation) Alliterative 2022-03-04 | Some theories about the mysterious etymology of the pronoun "she" in English, to add to the information in our video "Nation" youtu.be/Fgkg0LGUnOsThank you to all our Patreon supporters! Please check out our Patreon: patreon.com/TheEndlessKnotEndless Knot merchandise can be found in our store: redbubble.com/people/EndlessKnotShow notes & credits: http://www.alliterative.net/nationWebsite: http://www.alliterative.netTwitter: twitter.com/alliterativeFacebook: facebook.com/alliterativeendlessknotTumbler: http://alliterative-endlessknot.tumblr.comSoundCloud: soundcloud.com/alliterativePodcast: http://www.alliterative.net/podcast or itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/endless-knot-podcast-endless/id1016322923?mt=2Click here to sign up for our video email list, to be notified when new videos are posted: http://eepurl.com/6YuJvClick here to sign up for our podcast email list, to be notified when new podcast episodes go up: http://eepurl.com/btmBZTTranscript:Welcome to the Endnotes, where I put all the fun facts I can’t fit into the main videos! Today, some extra bits of information from my video about Nation — and if you haven’t seen that yet, click on the card.In that video I mentioned the mysterious origins of the English pronoun she. Here’s a fuller description of the various theories of where she came from. One is that a sound change happened that turned the /h/ of hēo into /ʃ/. As this theory goes, sometime in the transition from Old English to Middle English, the diphthong altered with the first part of the sound becoming shorter, so from [he:ə] to [hjo:], then the [hj] moved forwards in the mouth towards the palate becoming [ç] as in the way Modern English huge is sometimes pronounced, and finally the [ç] becomes [ʃ]. Although we don’t normally formulate sound change rules that are applicable to only one word, there is the evidence of a few placenames that have undergone a similar shift, such as the Old Norse name Hjaltland becoming Shetland, and though this theory doesn’t explain the vowel shifting from /o:/ to /e:/ (which would later become Modern English /i:/), we could imagine the change happening by analogy with the pronoun he. Another suggestion is that she didn’t come from Old English hē at all, but instead from sē, the feminine form of the Old English demonstrative se, þæt, sēo meaning “that”, also the source of Modern English that and the, the idea being similar to the first theory, with [se:ə becoming [sjo:], and then the short jump from that to [ʃo:], though that still leaves the problem of the vowel. But another interesting proposal rests on the fact that Old English ē [e:ə changed to become close to [e:] in Late Old English and Early Middle English, thus making hēo “she” sound virtually the same as hēo “he”, and in order to disambiguate these and not have the hes and the shes mixed up they started to use sē for “she” instead (which remember would have had the same vowel sound as hē, so [se:]), but then that leaves the problem of why [s] became [ʃ] since we can no longer count on that [j] or [ç] sound coming between them to pull it towards the palate as we did in the first theory.As always, you can hear even more etymology and history, as well as interviews with a wide range of fascinating people, on the Endless Knot Podcast, available on all the major podcast platforms as well as our other YouTube channel. Thanks for watching!
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Gay/Vague #Etymology Alliterative 2023-06-21 | The surprisingly connected origins of "gay" and "vague". 🏳️🌈#pridemonth #etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #gay #vague
Queer/Thwart #etymology Alliterative 2023-06-14 | The surprisingly connected origins of "queer" and "thwart". 🏳️🌈#pridemonth #etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #queer #thwart
Pride/Represent #etymology Alliterative 2023-06-07 | The surprisingly connected origins of "pride" and "represent". 🏳️🌈#pridemonth #etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #pride #represent
Mow/Aftermath #etymology Alliterative 2023-05-31 | The surprisingly connected origins of "mow" and "aftermath". #NoMowMay#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #mow #aftermath
Sarcophagus/Pagoda #etymology Alliterative 2023-05-24 | The surprisingly connected origins of "sarcophagus" and "pagoda".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #sarcophagus #pagoda
Occasion/Cheat #etymology Alliterative 2023-05-17 | The surprisingly connected origins of "occasion" and "cheat".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #occasion #cheat
Chaste/Castle #etymology Alliterative 2023-05-10 | The surprisingly connected origins of "chaste" and "castle".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #chaste #castle
King/Genealogy #etymology Alliterative 2023-05-03 | The surprisingly connected origins of "king" and "genealogy".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #king #coronation #genealogy
Coerce/Exercise #etymology Alliterative 2023-04-26 | The surprisingly connected origins of "coerce" and "exercise".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #coerce #exercise
Calm/Ink #etymology Alliterative 2023-04-19 | The surprisingly connected origins of "calm" and "ink".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #calm #ink
Bleach/Black #etymology Alliterative 2023-04-12 | The surprisingly connected origins of "bleach" and "black".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #bleach #black
Envy/View #etymology Alliterative 2023-04-05 | The surprisingly connected origins of "envy" and "view".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #envy #view
Easy/Reject #etymology Alliterative 2023-03-29 | The surprisingly connected origins of "easy" and "reject".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #easy #reject
Zoo/Biology #etymology Alliterative 2023-03-22 | The surprisingly connected origins of "zoo" and "biology".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #zoo #biology
Leprechaun/Lung #etymology Alliterative 2023-03-15 | The surprisingly connected origins of "leprechaun" and "lung".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #leprechaun #leprechauns #lung #lungs #SaintPatricksDay #StPatricksDay #StPaddysDay
Joust/Yoga #Etymology Alliterative 2023-03-08 | The surprisingly connected origins of "joust" and "yoga".#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #yoga #jousting
Bugle/Bulimia #etymology Alliterative 2023-03-01 | The surprisingly connected origins of "bugle" and "bulimia".#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #language
Apothecary/Boutique/Bodega #etymology Alliterative 2023-02-22 | The surprisingly connected origins of "apothecary", "boutique", and "bodega".#etymology #wordnerd #language #linguistics #apothecary #boutique #bodega
Modern/Medicine #etymology Alliterative 2023-02-15 | The surprisingly connected origins of "modern" and "medicine".#etymology #linguistics
LingFest23 Q&A Livestream Alliterative 2023-02-13 | We're taking part in LingFest23, a celebration of linguistic communication. Come hang out with us and ask us about etymology, the history of English, and more!lingcomm.org/lingfestThank you to all our Patreon supporters! Please check out our Patreon: patreon.com/TheEndlessKnotEndless Knot merchandise can be found in our store: redbubble.com/people/EndlessKnotShow notes & credits: http://www.alliterative.netTranscript: http://www.alliterative.netWebsite: http://www.alliterative.netTwitter: twitter.com/alliterativeFacebook: facebook.com/alliterativeendlessknotTumbler: http://alliterative-endlessknot.tumblr.comSoundCloud: soundcloud.com/alliterativePodcast: http://www.alliterative.net/podcast or itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/endless-knot-podcast-endless/id1016322923?mt=2Click here to sign up for our video email list, to be notified when new videos are posted: http://eepurl.com/6YuJvClick here to sign up for our podcast email list, to be notified when new podcast episodes go up: http://eepurl.com/btmBZT
Bishop/Spy #etymology Alliterative 2023-02-08 | The surprisingly connected origins of "bishop" and "spy".#etymology #linguistics #historicallinguistics #language #words #wordnerd #lingcomm #bishop #spy
Album/Auburn #etymology Alliterative 2023-02-01 | The surprisingly connected origins of 'album' and 'auburn'.#etymology #WordNerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #album #auburn
Bacterium/Imbecile #etymology Alliterative 2023-01-25 | The surprisingly connected etymologies of bacterium and imbecile.#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #language #historicallinguistics #words #bacterium #imbecile
Moist/Smuggle Etymologies Alliterative 2023-01-18 | The surprisingly connected etymologies of 'moist' and 'smuggle' and more. #etymology #words #language #linguistics #historicallinguistics #wordnerd #moist #smuggle
Short/Skirt Etymologies Alliterative 2023-01-11 | The surprisingly connected origins of 'short' and 'skirt'.#etymology
Ornament/Order Etymologies Alliterative 2023-01-04 | The surprisingly connected etymologies of 'ornament' and 'order'.#etymology #christmas
Resolution/Lose Etymologies Alliterative 2022-12-28 | The surprisingly connected etymologies of 'resolution' and 'lose'. #etymology #NewYears #newyear2023
Drummers Drumming Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-24 | The etymologies of the twelfth gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol, drummers.#etymology #12daysofchristmas #christmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas(Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
Pipers Piping Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-23 | The etymology of the eleventh gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas", pipers.#etymology #12daysofchristmas #christmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas(Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
Lords A-Leaping Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-22 | The etymology of the tenth gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas", lords.#etymology #12daysofchristmas #christmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas(Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
Ladies Dancing Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-21 | The etymology of the ninth gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol, ladies.#etymology #12daysofchristmas #christmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas(Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
Maids A-Milking Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-20 | The etymology of the eighth gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol, maids.#etymology #12daysofchristmas #christmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas(Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
Swans A-Swimming Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-19 | The etymology of the seventh gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol, swans.#etymology #12daysofchristmas #christmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas(Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
Geese A-Laying Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-18 | The etymology of the sixth gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol, geese a-laying.#etymology #12daysofchristmas #christmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas(Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
Gold Rings Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-17 | The etymology of the fifth gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol, gold rings.#etymology #12daysofchristmas #christmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas(Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
Calling Birds Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-16 | The etymology of the fourth gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol, calling birds.#etymology #christmas #12daysofchristmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas(Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
French Hens Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-15 | The etymology of the third gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol, French hens.#etymology #12daysofchristmas #christmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas(Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
Turtledoves Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-14 | The etymology of the second gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol, turtledoves.#etymology #12daysofchristmas #christmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas (Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
Partridge in a Pear Tree Etymology Alliterative 2022-12-13 | The etymology of the first gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol, the partridge in a pear tree.#etymology #12daysofchristmas #christmas #12EtymologiesOfXmas(Note: we know that the 12 Days historically start after Christmas, but everyone's done with Christmas themed stuff by then nowadays)
Yule/Joke Etymologies Alliterative 2022-12-07 | The surprisingly connected etymologies of 'Yule' and 'joke'.#etymology #christmas #yule
Coffee, Insurance, and Mathematics: Average [Supercut] Alliterative 2022-12-06 | We've cut together our 3-part series on the etymology of "Average" from 2017 into one full-length episode. This takes us from the history of maritime insurance and its connection to Islamic science to the origins of coffee, from the development of the mathematics of probability, early astronomy, to the first property insurance, and from the development of statistics to the first life insurance, and Beowulf!Thank you to our newest Patreon supporter, Alyson S.! Please check out our Patreon: patreon.com/TheEndlessKnotEndless Knot merchandise can be found in our store: redbubble.com/people/EndlessKnotShow notes & credits: http://www.alliterative.net/averageTranscript: http://www.alliterative.net/average-transcriptWebsite: http://www.alliterative.netTwitter: twitter.com/alliterativeFacebook: facebook.com/alliterativeendlessknotTumbler: http://alliterative-endlessknot.tumblr.comSoundCloud: soundcloud.com/alliterativePodcast: http://www.alliterative.net/podcast or itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/endless-knot-podcast-endless/id1016322923?mt=2Click here to sign up for our video email list, to be notified when new videos are posted: http://eepurl.com/6YuJvClick here to sign up for our podcast email list, to be notified when new podcast episodes go up: http://eepurl.com/btmBZTChapters:00:00:00 Intro00:00:39 Early astronomy & Ptolemy00:02:23 Etymology of 'average'00:03:35 Early roots of maritime insurance00:05:14 Etymology and origins of coffee00:06:07 Coffeehouses00:06:40 Origin of Lloyd's of London00:08:15 Etymologies of 'likely', 'chance', 'probability'00:09:05 Origins of probability mathematics00:10:31 The problem of points00:12:12 Etymologies of 'gamble', 'luck', 'speed'00:14:17 Solution to the problem of points00:16:24 Early astronomy and mathematics00:18:19 Development of property insurance00:20:37 Early forms of life insurance and statistics00:22:05 Etymology of 'statistics'00:23:06 Development of statistics and demography00:27:12 First life insurance company00:30:22 First stock exchanges00:32:10 Etymologies of 'bull' and 'bear'00:33:15 Beowulf & Beowulf clusters
Advent/Diabetes Etymologies Alliterative 2022-11-30 | The surprisingly connected etymologies of "Advent" and "diabetes".#etymology #advent #christmas
How the turkey got to Europe (excerpt from Alliteratives video Turkey) Alliterative 2022-11-24 | Some history of the #turkey for #thanksgiving Full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=He-wNRtBuRM
Turkey/Turquoise Etymologies Alliterative 2022-11-23 | The (un?)surprising connection between the etymologies of 'turkey' and 'turquoise'. #thanksgiving #turkey #turkeyday
Turkeys at #Thanksgiving (excerpt from Alliterative’s video Turkey) Alliterative 2022-11-17 | The myths around the first #Thanksgiving and the #turkey Full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=He-wNRtBuRM
Thumb/Thigh Etymologies Alliterative 2022-11-16 | The surprisingly connected origins of 'thumb' and 'thigh'#etymology #linguistics #language #wordnerd #words #historicallinguistics #thumb #thigh
Fool/Ballot Etymologies Alliterative 2022-11-08 | The surprisingly connected etymologies of 'fool' and 'ballot'.#election2022 #election
