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Walter Shapiro @MrWalterShapiro

Here is the full story. In 1940, the renowned stripper Georgia Sothern begged wordsmiths to come up with a high-toned word for her occupation. In April 1940, Mencken noted that the scientific name for molting produces "ecdysist and ecdysiast." — PolitiTweet.org

Marty Davis @MartyDavis

@MrWalterShapiro @lowellmickwhite Etymology dictionary: https://t.co/4C0ZV9ACXi

Posted Feb. 25, 2021