Hamlet 2.2 Word Nerd: Ham

The video tutorial explains the concept of 'weak hams', referring to weak legs or thighs. It delves into the etymology of the word 'ham', tracing its origins from the German word for 'bend' and its evolution in English from referring to the back of the knee to the back of the leg, then the thigh, and finally to its modern usage as the meat from the upper leg of a hog.

What does the phrase 'weak hams' imply?

• Strong thighs

• Weak legs

• Strong arms

• Weak back

From which language does the word 'ham' originate?

• German

• French

• Italian

• Spanish

Initially, what did the word 'ham' refer to in English?

• The thigh

• The foot

• The crook of the knee

• The back of the leg

What is the current most common meaning of 'ham'?

• The back of the leg

• The knee

• The thigh

• The meat from a hog's upper leg

How has the meaning of 'ham' evolved over time?

• From the knee to the arm

• From the thigh to the foot

• From the back of the leg to the thigh

• From the foot to the knee