The History of English Podcast

Currently Playing: Episode 133: Breaking Bread With Companions

In this episode, we explore words associated with mealtime in the Middle Ages. We also examine the important role of bread in medieval meals and impact of bread-related terms on the English language. Finally, we look at the important role of table manners as outlined in an early English etiquette guide called the Boke of Curtasye. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 133 (https://historyofenglishpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/HOE-Transcript-Episode133.pdf)