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niyad

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15. Thank you. Word history, particularly the misogynist slurs on women,

Reply to MiHale (Reply #11)

Tue Mar 31, 2026, 01:53 PM

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are always fascinating. Inga Muscio has a wonderful book about the c-word and its origins in Goddess worship, and being a root word for "knowledge" and "ken". The last time a male called me that to my face, I gushed my thanks at length for him honouring me with a title of the Goddess. Pretty sure he never used that word again!

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Thank you. Word history, particularly the misogynist slurs on women, niyad Tuesday #15

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