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What is a word that's in common use in modern times yet its etymology is absolutely unknown? ~

Posted - February 9, 2018
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  • 5835
    People invent words all the time. In the lord's prayer, the expression "daily bread" is an invented word. We say "strenuous" - That word was invented in early 20th century. 

      February 10, 2018 12:31 AM MST
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  • girl

    boy

    dog

    bird

    surf

    bad

    fuss

    tantrum

      February 10, 2018 12:50 AM MST
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  • 53504
    Sigh. You're going to make me really work hard looking all those up, aren't you?

    Lol, just kidding, great list. I'll check them out.
      February 10, 2018 4:50 AM MST
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  • 46117
    When?  
      February 10, 2018 3:06 PM MST
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  • 53504
    Yes.

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      February 10, 2018 9:20 PM MST
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  • 13071
    Tomb.
      February 10, 2018 5:01 AM MST
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  • 22891
    have no idea
      February 10, 2018 2:58 PM MST
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  • 46117
    Doo Doo

    Ca Ca

    Poo Poo
      February 10, 2018 3:07 PM MST
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  • 46117
    Doo Doo, Ca Ca, Poo Poo


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    Liverpool This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at February 10, 2018 3:08 PM MST
      February 10, 2018 3:07 PM MST
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  • 14795
    Huh....It's quite obvious to me that if I told you ,you would never be able to research or verify it.......

    Now please revise your question and make sure that there is no repeat of such folly......c

    :(D 
      February 10, 2018 3:09 PM MST
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  • 53504


    It's quite easy to research: if the etymology can be found/traced, it  doesn't count.
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      February 10, 2018 9:21 PM MST
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  • 17592
    coinkidink
      February 12, 2018 3:27 PM MST
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