ArishMell · 70-79, M
@M00ed The word "muff" used to, and still does in some contexts, have a perfectly innocent meaning!
There are the town of Condom in France, and a hamlet with the ungainly name of Shitterton in SW England.
In the same county (Dorset) is the River Piddle. Reputedly, it was Victorian sensibilities that renamed villages along it, by changing the vowel, to Puddletown and Tolpuddle. They kept the stream's name, and that of the village of Piddletrenthide, though. (Its name means "Thirty Hides of land adjoining the R. Piddle" - a "hide" was a Saxon unit of land area).
There are the town of Condom in France, and a hamlet with the ungainly name of Shitterton in SW England.
In the same county (Dorset) is the River Piddle. Reputedly, it was Victorian sensibilities that renamed villages along it, by changing the vowel, to Puddletown and Tolpuddle. They kept the stream's name, and that of the village of Piddletrenthide, though. (Its name means "Thirty Hides of land adjoining the R. Piddle" - a "hide" was a Saxon unit of land area).
Intercourse, PA
Understanding the history behind Intercourse’s name starts with the context of early American settlements and the language used by the colonists. The village was officially founded in the early 18th century, during a time when Pennsylvania was a hub for various immigrant groups, including the Amish and Mennonites.
The term “intercourse” had a different meaning historically than it does today. It primarily referred to social interaction, communication, and the exchange of ideas or goods.
In this sense, the name reflected the village’s role as a crossroads or meeting point for travelers, traders, and locals, emphasizing community connection rather than anything overtly risqué.
Understanding the history behind Intercourse’s name starts with the context of early American settlements and the language used by the colonists. The village was officially founded in the early 18th century, during a time when Pennsylvania was a hub for various immigrant groups, including the Amish and Mennonites.
The term “intercourse” had a different meaning historically than it does today. It primarily referred to social interaction, communication, and the exchange of ideas or goods.
In this sense, the name reflected the village’s role as a crossroads or meeting point for travelers, traders, and locals, emphasizing community connection rather than anything overtly risqué.
BluntSm0ker · 100+, M
justlooking2023 · 56-60, M