Exploring Gendered Professions in English

The video tutorial discusses the historical terminology for female bakers, known as 'Baxter', and its evolution into a common surname. It explains the use of the suffix 'R' in Germanic languages to denote female versions of professions, such as 'Brewster' for a female brewer. The tutorial highlights the historical spelling variations and the linguistic significance of these suffixes.

How was the surname 'Baxter' historically spelled?

What is the historical suffix used in Germanic languages to denote a female version of something?

What does the suffix 'R' historically signify in Germanic languages?

What was the female equivalent of a brewer called in the past?

What is the significance of the term 'Brewster' in relation to brewing?