Hullo to heyyy: How a 15th-century 'hello' became your conversation starter

The humble greeting 'hello' has a rich history, first appearing in print in 1826 and evolving from ancient cries. Thomas ...
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'Hello' turns 200 in print: A greeting with 600 years of linguistic history

The Oxford English Dictionary traces possible origins to Old High German “halâ,” a cry used to hail a ferryman, and to “halloo,” a hunting call urging hounds forward ...