Exploring the Origins of 'Gorgeous'

The video explores the etymology of the word 'gorgeous', tracing its origins from the Latin 'gurges', meaning whirlpool, to its transformation in England as 'gorge', and later in France as 'gorgias', associated with fashion. Eventually, it evolved into the Middle English 'gorgayse', becoming the modern 'gorgeous', linked to elegance and allure.

What was the original Latin meaning of the word 'gurges'?

• A beautiful landscape

• A Roman building

• A whirling whirlpool

• A type of bird

How did the English interpret the word 'gorge'?

• As a steep ravine

• As a type of food

• As a musical instrument

• As a type of clothing

What did the French term 'gorgias' refer to in the Middle Ages?

• A fashionable garment

• A type of architecture

• A popular song

• A type of dance

What part of the body did the wimple cover?

• The throat

• The hands

• The knees

• The feet

What did the term 'gorgias' come to signify in terms of social status?

• Wealth and power

• Fondness for dress and elegance

• Military strength

• Religious devotion

Into which language did 'gorgias' evolve as 'gorgayse'?

• Old High German

• Old Norse

• Middle English

• Ancient Greek

What is the modern meaning of 'gorgeous'?

• Exceptionally graceful allure

• A type of food

• A historical event

• A musical genre