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"Fuck’s continued vitality is even more amazing when compared to the fate of its sixteenth century synonyms: jape and sarde are virtually unknown; Chaucer’s swi
by skeltoac 15y ago
"Fuck’s continued vitality is even more amazing when compared to the fate of its sixteenth century synonyms: jape and sarde are virtually unknown; Chaucer’s swive is archaic; and occupy returns to English with a nonsexual meaning."
Apparently "occupy" was during 16c.-17c. a euphemism for "have sexual intercourse with," which caused it to fall from polite usage. This gives new meaning to the contemporary Occupy Wall Street movement.
- tikhonj 15y agoA new meaning that probably isn't far from what they mean now--I could imagine them being called "Fuck Wall Street" pretty easily.
- pamelafox 15y agoI have to admit that I have made "occupy my pants" jokes numerous times in the past few weeks, and reading this bit of trivia just gives me more reason to continue with my immaturity. :)