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Baloo
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There have been a lot of conflicting etymologies going around that "explain" the origin of a particular English term that means "to copulate".

Here's the Straight Dope: What's the origin of the "F" word?

--Baloo

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Kosh
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Cecil's on the ball!!

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Jeff Raven
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Yes, the word "f***" does come from the german word to strike...as I've heard about from many sources...

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HMS White Star
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*Vorlon speak* "Baloo you have forgotten something", which is that you have already posted exactly what that word means, don't believe me, well I have proof http://flare.solareclipse.net/Forum3/HTML/000342.html

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Baloo
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HMS White Star: Of course, but I'm citing a different source this time.

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TSN
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*LMAO@"go like a rat up a rhododendron"*

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Justin_Timberland
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With all of this talk of the "F" word, it makes me want to bust a nut right now...

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