Hamlet 1.5 Word Nerd: Secure

The video explores the etymology and evolution of the word 'secure' from its Latin roots, meaning 'without care', to its modern sense of safety. It highlights how the term was used in Elizabethan English and its application in Shakespeare's Hamlet, where it signifies protection and safety.

What is the original meaning of the word 'secure' in Elizabethan English?

• To be safe from danger

• Without care or worry

• To be locked away

• To protect someone

From which language does the word 'secure' originate?

• Greek

• German

• French

• Latin

How did the meaning of 'secure' evolve over time?

• It became associated with financial stability

• It referred to being physically strong

• It was used to describe emotional well-being

• It started to mean being safe from attack or danger

What does the verb 'to secure' mean?

• To make a promise

• To keep safe or protect

• To find something

• To lose something

In the context of Hamlet, what does Horatio mean by 'Heavens secure him'?

• He hopes Hamlet will find love

• He wants Hamlet to be wealthy

• He wishes for Hamlet's safety and protection

• He desires Hamlet to be famous