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Baloo
Curmudgeon-in-Chief
Member # 5

posted November 05, 1999 03:22 AM

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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Member # 167

posted November 05, 1999 04:08 AM

Cecil's on the ball!!

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Jeff Raven
Always Right
Member # 20

posted November 05, 1999 04:31 AM

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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Member # 174

posted November 05, 1999 09:59 AM

*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
Curmudgeon-in-Chief
Member # 5

posted November 05, 1999 10:24 AM

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