What is the origin and history of the phrase "rap sheet"?
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Chris Hansen
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'rap (n.) Look up rap at Dictionary.com "quick, light blow," c.1340, native or borrowed from a Scandinavian source (cf. Dan. rap, Swed. rapp "light blow"); either way probably of imitative origin (cf. slap, clap). The verb is attested from 1377. Slang noun meaning "rebuke, blame, responsibility" is from 1777; specific meaning "criminal indictment" (cf. rap sheet, 1960) is from 1903. To rap (someone's) knuckles "give light punishment" is from 1749.' Rap Sheet: http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=%22rap+sheet%22&searchmode=none
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