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Words and phrases whose origin is unknown or in serious dispute, according to reputable reference works.

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When was the term "Web site" (or "website") first used?

I've been researching the origins of the World Wide Web, so basically sifting through CERN reports and Usenet posts from 1989-1993, but I've noticed that the terms "Web site," "website," "web-site," a …
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Is the origin of "butch" really from Polari?

I've been researching the origin of the term "butch" and noticed that sources tend to be split on whether they mention it originating from Polari. OED, Green's Dictionary of Slang (adj., noun) and the …
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