• UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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    1 hour ago

    Are you trying to argue that language is static?

    I’m pointing out a term’s historical roots. You just seem to be arguing through hyperbole. FFS, even if you don’t want to acknowledge the existence of Latin, you might at least recognize the existence of etymology as a field.

    We’re also talking about 70 years ago.

    Brother, wait till you find out how old Arabic numerals are.

    • its_kim_love@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      51 minutes ago

      Not for the last 3 replies you haven’t. If that’s your only point then we aren’t in disagreement. You and I both know where the term originated. It seems like you’re fighting the idea that it could change since then. If that’s the case I’ll reiterate, language changes. Slang changes faster than most.