tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635558751080190556.post7049705621278260140..comments2008-06-17T18:34:26.207-04:00Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390554518090553605noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635558751080190556.post-48197484388112384062008-06-17T18:34:26.207-04:002008-06-17T18:34:26.207-04:00

I appreciate your post. I understand there is an original use of the word that has evolved over time. I found this link informative for those wanting the historic use of this particular word. <BR/><BR/>http://www.snopes.com/language/offense/handicap.asp<BR/><BR/>I do find the word offensive, depite its origin as a word describing an act of courtesy. My reason is that, to a person with a

Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390554518090553605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635558751080190556.post-86905804442537500182008-06-15T11:16:30.188-04:002008-06-15T11:16:30.188-04:00

It's interesting that you find the word offensive due to the origin coming from "Cap in Hand". I just did a video on the subject and I discovered that that origin is actually false.... it comes from a different origin.. one that is not so demeaning.<BR/><BR/>BUT.. knowing that it doesn't come from a begging origin... would you still be offended by the word?<BR/><BR/>Being a philologist.. these

HotForWordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308786894128935935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635558751080190556.post-12401200854429487022008-06-07T22:35:00.000-04:002008-06-07T22:35:00.000-04:00

Thanks, I was looking that information.

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