The earliest known record of KICK is from ~1380 in a phrase used by John Wycliffe: "to kick against the spur."
You might know that idiom today as TO KICK AGAINST THE PRICKS. Feels apt for the NBA Finals. 😏
But wait: 'KICK' IS ONLY FIRST RECORDED IN 1380?!
mashedradish.com/2026/06/12/s...
There is a lot of interesting etymology afoot thanks to sports in summer 2026. Plus, the word “kick” is younger than you think.
