Monday 13 May 2013

Etymology: the evolution of expletives

Swearwords, cuss words, dirty words...whatever you call them, they've been around a lot longer than you think. Some of today's most popular expletives have been in use since the 16th century.


The modern history of swearing: Where all the dirtiest words come from 

Be sure to check out the bits at the end and find out what "larking" and "tipping the velvet" mean.

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