http://www.answerbag.com/profile/74003 New Answerbag answers from GabesDad Tue, 29 May 2012 21:09:49 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 21:09:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/71859 What does raising one's middle finger mean?<br /><br />Origins are quite old indeed. During the middle ages, in conflict the English army (opposing the French, I believe) were far superior with the long bow. Bows at the time were made from the wood of the Yew tree. Upon seeing the devistation, officers of the French forces ordered any archers caught... Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:53:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/71859