This episode explores the etymology behind words rising to prominence in conversations around the cost of living. Closing with the first recorded use of the term 'cost of living' this episode reveals where the words inflation, interest rates, bills, price hikes and air fryer originate.

This episode explores the etymology behind words rising to prominence in conversations around the cost of living. Closing with the first recorded use of the term 'cost of living' this episode reveals where the words inflation, interest rates, bills, price hikes and air fryer originate.

This episode explores the etymology behind words rising to prominence in conversations around the cost of living. Closing with the first recorded use of the term 'cost of living' this episode reveals where the words inflation, interest rates, bills, price hikes and air fryer originate.&nbsp;

6. Cost of Living

Word History is a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast by Etymoleon, dedicated to uncovering the history behind words and names. Each episode unveils the journey of words and their connections to various languages such as Old English, Ancient Greek, Latin, Old French, Proto-Germanic and many more. Episodes also highlight historical events related to the topic and terms explored.&nbsp; Earlier episodes were just the beginning, start with later episodes for the best takes on word, name and historical origins.&nbsp; New episodes every Sunday.&nbsp; If you like etymology try Derivety, a daily word game by Etymoleon. Can you guess the word from the meaning of its origin? Play now at https://derivety.com.&nbsp; Get in touch with Etymoleon at https://etymoleon.com.

History

Word History is a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast by Etymoleon, dedicated to uncovering the history behind words and names. Each episode unveils the journey of words and their connections to various languages such as Old English, Ancient Greek, Latin, Old French, Proto-Germanic and many more. Episodes also highlight historical events related to the topic and terms explored.  Earlier episodes were just the beginning, start with later episodes for the best takes on word, name and historical origins.  New episodes every Sunday.  If you like etymology try Derivety, a daily word game by Etymoleon. Can you guess the word from the meaning of its origin? Play now at https://derivety.com.  Get in touch with Etymoleon at https://etymoleon.com.

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