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by Marky Mark on January 12th, 2009
Some say;
Fornicating
Under the
Consent of the
King
when in England the king got first dibs on every young maiden and even a newly married couple had to get permission before the groom could have his way.
but I think that's just clever bull (or false etymology)..like GOLF meaning Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuck
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Actually golf as an acronym is for real, I believe. +5
by Chigg on January 12th, 2009
You are correct to doubt. The use of acronyms originated in the military in WW1 and only spread to civilian use during WW2. Any acronym allegedly originating before WW2 is almost certainly a fabrication.
by Im Alec has abandoned this account on December 23rd, 2009
Interesting. Didn't know that...but I certainly am NOT surprised that acronyms were invented by the military. I've seen acronyms within acronyms. (I'm ex military) thnx Alec.;-)
by Marky Mark on December 23rd, 2009