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| Comment | Post #279334 |
@msh210 I've edited the question again, hope it's clear now. (more) |
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| Comment | Post #279334 |
@msh210 I just wanted to provide some context about the expression's meaning. But if it's not relevant to the question (which is "*what's its origin?*"), I can remove the first paragraph. (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
| Comment | Post #279334 |
@Moshi Thanks for the links, I've added them to the question. (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279334 |
Post edited: adding sources |
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| Edit | Post #279334 | Initial revision | — | over 3 years ago |
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Etymology of "son of a gun" What's the origin of the expression "son of a gun"? This comic explains a possible origin: British Navy used to allow women on naval ships, and any child born on board who had uncertain paternity would be called "son of a gun" (because "gun" would be a slang for "a military guy"). This is supporte... (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |