How ‘Loaf of a Bread’ Became a ‘Lady’ and Other Unexpected Origins of Words

February 8, 2016 Updated: February 8, 2016

Where does the word lady come from? Does a hearse have anything to do with a wolf? And why are pants the pants? 

Beautifully animated videos by Myriapod Productions explore the unexpected journey of words. Have a look at their deep dive into our vocabulary to learn how a “loaf of a bread” became a lady, or how pants became the clothes that you wear on your legs.