Miscellaneous : Just curiosity

Do you know when the expression "fuck"was used for the first time? and why? Or maybe the real origin of O.K. which might be considered the most used word worldwide and whose meaning has to be with the agreement of something.

FUCK :  Nowadays it's a term used to emphasize a state of rage or discontent. It has its origins in the old British Kingdom, where no one could make love without the consent of the king. When a couple wanted to have a child, an authorization by the king was required. The latter would give to the couple a plaque in order to be hung outside on the door while they were making love. The plaque would read "Fornication Under Consent of the King". So this is the origin of such a well-known word.

O.K : Throughout the American Civil War, when troops would go back to their headquarters without casualties they used to write on a blackboard  "0 killed". Hence the origin of this expression to say everything's all right.

GRINGO : During the war between the USA and Mexico in 1847, the american troops used to wear green uniform and the mexican troops used to shout at them by saying "Green go home".

SANDWICH : John Montagu, forth count of Sandwich (England) was a compulsive player and used to spend a lot of time at the table playing. One day, at lunch time, he was so engrossed in his playing that he ordered his servant to bring him "anything to eat in the open air". So the servant came with a tray full of food.

YOU ARE FIRED! : The members of the clans, many centuries ago, used to get rid of undesirable people by burning down their houses. That's why this expression is used in English for dismissing someone from his job.

SLOGAN : It is an English term that comes from Gaelic and its original form is "slaugh claim" from the old Scottish clans.