Words are used to convey ideas and feelings. Way before written text they were the repository of culture and traditions. But words evolve and can get a new meaning totally different from the one initially intended. A fascinating journey through the funny roads of language!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Can women testify?
If we would go by the origin of the word "testify", women could not do it. The word was based on men in the Roman court swearing to a statement made by swearing on their testicles.
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