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That is folk etymology, it has nothing to do with slavery. Refer here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_call_a_spade_a_spade http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_call
by anateus 15y ago
That is folk etymology, it has nothing to do with slavery. Refer here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_call_a_spade_a_spade http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_call_a_spade_a_spade
Summary: The origin is actually a slight mistranslation of Plutarch line, and it was introduced into English in 1542.
- aidenn0 15y agoJust don't use anything with a folk etymology if you're a politician: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controversies_about_the_word_%22niggardly%22#David_Howard_incident http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controversies_about_the_word_%2...