The way we speak has evolved through the centuries. Words carry power and can have deep meaning: they can convey love, hate, and humour, amongst many other things. As that old saying goes, words can cut deeper than a sword. We get to enjoy glorious dialogue in King & Conqueror, with many of the phrases acting as music to our ears. Here are some fun old words and phrases that might come in handy, and leave your friends impressed with your newfound verbal stylings.
Fopdoodle
A foolish person also known to be a joker of the group. "Don't be a fodpoodle!"
What be thy tide?
A phrase used when greeting a person and asking what news they bring.
Gobemouche
Translated from French, meaning "to swallow a fly". While people long ago also caught flies because they were pests, the meaning here is not literal. This phrase, instead, is used to refer to a person who is gullible and easily fooled, similar to the phrase "he'll swallow anything", meaning someone will believe anything they're told.
Garrulous
A person who speaks a lot is garrulous – in other words, a yapper.
By my troth
A word of oath, used when you want to emphasise that you're telling the truth.
Go thy way
Used to say goodbye when parting ways, and a form of wishing someone well.
Hufty-tufty
A showoff or a person who takes pleasure in bragging.
Stay tuned to King & Conqueror for more exquisite lingo. Watch it Thursdays at 21:00 on M-Net or catch up on the royal drama on DStv Stream.
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