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the word “rooster” was introduced in the mid or late 18th century to avoid the sexual connotation of “cock”.

Sep 26, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: the word “rooster” was introduced in the mid or late 18th century to avoid the sexual connotation of “cock”.

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