Does the Word 'Buck' Derive From a Reference to Black Male Slaves?

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David Mikkelson

Mar 25, 2001 Here's the etymology of “buck” to mean “dollar."

Is This Child's Name for Real?

Written by:

Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson

Oct 29, 2008 The tale of a mother who names her child 'Le-a,' which she insists be pronounced 'Ledasha.'