'dance' (word origins)

#wordorigins #linguistics #protoindoeuropean #dance

[VilcxjoVakero]

So much is explained by the fact that the Proto-Germanic speakers described dancing in terms of 'extending limbs'. Dr Crawford here, my entire experience of high school...

[Mikedeela]

Family and friends, those with whom we can be ourselves. May you never have a shortage of either. Have a happy new year.

[victorkreig]

Can't imagine how giddy you were qhen you realized you could use this video for a quick word explanation

[joshkolchins]

Proof that you need zero rhythm to be a brilliant etymologist.

[Braapncamp]

Haha, expected some linedance here, ok! 💪🤠🔥

[TheJtjensen]

yup i just pooped a little laughing, it was worth it😅🤣

[ChristopherRayMiller]

Is that Tony Yates at the sink, or just a close lookalike?

[kevinmorgan]

For some reason I’m remembering Crawford giving us the lesson on the word origins of ‘white’ 🥸

[oldzypspath]

Elite left brained man shows us how it's done! Love it 😂 wonder if he's an intj

[joehorder]

Woooah calm down lads, the proto indo European seems to be hitting a bit too hard 😂

[watchmakerful]

Is it the same root as in "tension"?

[gavinrogers]

I pictured Dr. Crawford as a 1950s Honky Tonk kinda feller. Dwight Yoakam ain't far off of that guess.

[TheErebusGaming]

You have absolutely no rhythm and yet it makes perfect sense. Happy holidays!

[chinmayhejmadi]

Is there a doublet of dance in English that came from *þans?

[hive_indicator]

A ten- root? Did i miss this one in Word Safari, or did he not cover it yet? If the latter, you kinda stepped on your partner's toes.

Yes, I did type this whole thing for a weak pun.