Plural of talk (noun) meaning conversations or speeches; or third person singular of talk (verb) meaning to speak or communicate verbally.
From Middle English 'talken,' possibly from East Frisian 'talken' meaning 'to talk, chatter.' Related to 'tale' and originally implied telling stories or speaking at length.
Unlike many speech verbs that come from Latin, 'talk' has Germanic roots and originally suggested more casual, extended conversation rather than formal speech. It's related to 'tale,' showing the connection between talking and storytelling.
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