Germanic vs German

A historical linguist who deals with Germanic languages explains why "Germanic" and "German" mean very different things and how this confusing situation arose in the first place.

Jackson Crawford, Ph.D.: Sharing real expertise in Norse language and myth with people hungry to learn, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of self-appointed gurus. Visit https://jacksonwcrawford.com/ (includes bio and linked list of all videos).

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