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

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Origin of the word "shill" ("shillaber")

I was recently looking up word origins for various types of tricksters, in honor of April Fool's Day. Interestingly, I couldn't find much about the word "shill" other than that its origin was around …
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