Macbeth 5.1 Word Nerd: Mate

The transcript explores the etymology of 'Mata' and its relation to 'matador'. It discusses Lady Macbeth's disorder and Shakespeare's clever wordplay. The term 'mate' is linked to 'checkmate', a chess term with a different origin, derived from an Arabic phrase meaning 'the king is dead'.

What is the origin of the word 'checkmate'?

What does the phrase 'the king is dead' signify in chess?