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TIL the English word 'lord' comes as a combination of the Middle English words for 'loaf' and 'ward' (en.wiktionary.org)
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Less obvious to the present, but 'servant' comes from 'bread eater' and 'lady' comes from 'bread kneader'

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[โ€“] erre@feddit.win 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It's surprising, to me, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised the world revolved around bread at some point in time. Neat.

[โ€“] GuyDudeman@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Breadkeeper?? That makes so much sense now!

Because the guy who keeps the bread (money) is the guy in charge usually.