(Creeps in and whispers so as not to detract from the great joke); "Boxing" comes from the 14th century Middle English word "box", a blow, boxen to beat, of uncertain origin but maybe from the Dutch "boken" to shunt, push into position.
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· 10 years ago
You knowledge is amazing and everything you comment is fascinating.
(Just wanted to show my appreciation in more than just an up-thumb.)
(Just wanted to show my appreciation in more than just an up-thumb.)