What is the origin of the word 'checkmate'?
Macbeth 5.1 Word Nerd: Mate
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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'.
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What does the phrase 'the king is dead' signify in chess?
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