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Words and phrases whose origin is unknown or in serious dispute, according to reputable reference works.
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What is the origin of "rat"?
In Old Norse, Ratatoskr means "drill-tooth" or "bore-tooth". It is the name of a mythical creature, a squirrel that runs up and down the tree of life called Yggdrasil, acting as a messenger between t …
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