Did the Phrase ‘a Shot of Whiskey’ Originate in the Old West?
Anecdotal reports say the expression "a shot of whiskey" came into being when cowboys traded bullets for liquor in Old West saloons.
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Etymology of 86
Did the term '86' (to get rid of someone or something) enter the English language as part of a restaurant code?
Etymology of Son of a Gun
The disputed etymology of 'son of a gun.'
What Does Pumpernickel Mean?
Is pumpernickel bread named after a horse? Does it translate to 'devil's fart'? So many breadcrumbs to follow.
Etymology of ‘Shit’
Was 'shit' formed from an acronym of 'Ship High in Transit'?
Etymology of Strawberry
Are strawberries so named because they are bedded in straw?
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