Tag: hello
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Hullo, Hello: The 600-Year Origins of the Word Hello
The long shadow of a simple greeting We say hello dozens of times a day, often without pausing to think about what those two syllables really mean. Yet the word we reach for when we answer a call, greet a neighbor, or start a Zoom meeting has a surprisingly rich history. The origin of hello…
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‘Hullo, hillo, holla’: The 600-year-old origins of the word ‘hello’
The humble birth of a modern greeting Ask almost anyone how a simple word became the standard way to greet someone, and you’ll likely begin with hello. Yet the story behind this ubiquitous expression is far longer and more surprising than a quick morning routine. What began as a medieval call, mutated through centuries of…
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Hello: The 600-Year Origin of Our Favorite Greeting
Introduction: A Simple Word with Deep Roots We say hello dozens of times each day, but the familiar greeting is more than a casual salutation. Its history stretches back centuries, weaving through the tapestry of social interaction, technology, and culture. From the earliest whistles and calls to contemporary chats, the word hello encapsulates how humans…