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by Harshgrind on December 6th, 2004

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What is the origin of the phrase "son of a bitch"?

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  • by Harshgrind on January 6th, 2005

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    I realize it's Greek, I realize it is a female dog....but when was the phrase used? Someone just all of a sudden yelled out 'You son of a female dog"? I don't think so.

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    • I think there is a more thorough answer to this question

      Scoundral

      by Scoundral on June 8th, 2005

    • Postitroll points +5

      Wind in the Willow

      by Wind in the Willow on October 30th, 2009

    • 2 Samuel 20... a man is called the son of a Bichri and he shames that clan through his actions thus making "you son of a Bichri" an insult (note resemblance to "son of a bitch"). Perhaps a mix up of words? Ex: I could care less is commonly used while a couldn't care less is the true phrase

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      by Jared_K2623 on June 7th, 2011

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