A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1.033 Word Nerd: Gaud

The transcript explores the etymology of the word 'God', tracing its roots to the Latin 'gauderay', meaning rejoice, and its historical context in Shakespeare's time, where it was associated with trickery. It also discusses the modern usage of 'gaudy', meaning excessively showy, and its appearance in Shakespeare's work, suggesting a connection between historical and contemporary meanings.

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