Re: I think it is just valid IC response

Re: I think it is just valid IC response:
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Posted by Zix on April 15, 2000 at 14:26:11:

In Reply to: I think it is just valid IC response posted by Rooqweaz on April 15, 2000 at 00:09:37:

The word "fuck" is an abbreviation, spec. "for using carnal knowledge" -- British officers would write this on their reports when arresting a prostitute, which is where the meaning for the word came from. In this case, I doubt anyone in medieval times would be saying "fuck."

(Yes, I'm just being argumentative)

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I thought it was for *unlawful*(not using) carnal knowledge....cf Grallon 07:36:31 4/17/2000 (2)
- You're probably right. Same idea, anyway. Zix 07:39:17 4/17/2000 (1)
  - Wow! I really didn't know this. Thanks for info! (n/t) Uli 04:53:11 4/18/2000 (0)

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Comments:	> > The word "fuck" is an abbreviation, spec. "for using carnal knowledge" -- British officers would write this on their reports when arresting a prostitute, which is where the meaning for the word came from. In this case, I doubt anyone in medieval times would be saying "fuck." > (Yes, I'm just being argumentative)