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Posted by Baloo (Member # 5) on :

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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Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on :

Cecil's on the ball!!

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Posted by Jeff Raven (Member # 20) on :

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

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Posted by HMS White Star (Member # 174) on :

*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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Posted by Baloo (Member # 5) on :

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

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Posted by TSN (Member # 31) on :

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

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Posted by Justin_Timberland (Member # 236) on :

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

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