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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...
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Dragged “kicking” and “spurring”—and “spurning”
There is a lot of interesting etymology afoot thanks to sports in summer 2026. Plus, the word “kick” is younger than you think.
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