Why doesn't anyone use the term 'bastard' for what it actually means anymore?

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  Could this possible be the origin of the nasty word "skank"? "Sk"intight T"ank"??
  by CosmicWunderkind on July 5th, 2010 | 1 person likes this

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  Do you think it behooves us to retain antiquated words in our vocabulary? (I love that word - behooves)
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  What is the derivation of the word bejeezus? Is it a form of Jesus? Or just a slang word for something? I know how the word is used. Just curious about the derivation:)
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  What name is shared by a dog and the ship that had Charles Darwin as its naturalist?
  by keithold is a prodigal bagger on December 22nd, 2008 | 2 people like this

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  What re the origins of the words, "bootlegger", "redneck", and "leatherneck"?
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