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Phrasal verb mysteries and minced oath origins. Night water.
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The Role of Menced Oaths in Language
Linguist Kirk Hazen: Menced oaths provide a weakened but socially acceptable form of an actual religious oath, swear, or curse. The earliest use of the term menced oaths was 1654, when elders in the Banschire area of Scotland were criticized for using them. They provide examples of how people craft language to simultaneously conform and rebel, while building social cohesion. redeemyour40% off at rosetastone.com slash Grammar today!
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