Reply to post: Re: Etymology of cunt

Judge: You can't call someone a c*nt, but a C∀NT is a cunning stunt

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Re: Etymology of cunt

First known reference in English apparently is in a compound, Oxford street name Gropecuntlane cited from c. 1230 (and attested through late 14c.) in "Place-Names of Oxfordshire" (Gelling & Stenton, 1953), presumably a haunt of prostitutes. Used in medical writing c. 1400, but avoided in public speech since 15c.; considered obscene since 17c.

ref:http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=cunt

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