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Thread #64772   Message #1061773
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
26-Nov-03 - 11:24 PM
Thread Name: The origin of the word Bully?
Subject: RE: The origin of the word Bully?
Billot- bullion in the block or bar before being coined. OED. The word may be obsolete.
So many of these words have multiple and intertwined meaning. Bob, trying to trace them all will end up with you billeted at the funny farm.