Words in History

 

 

Words Used in History

 

• diehard- This word originated in the 1700's and it referred to when a man was executed by hanging and he would struggle the longest
• irs-This is how the word ass originated.  The meaning was defined as the back end to anything not just animals.
• toilet- Originated in France and was used to refer to a small towel
• hus- In Old English this word meant horse.
• wiffman-An Old English word that was used for the term woman