An Informal History of the Word "Slut"
Donald D'Haene
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Posted 10.16.2012
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Canada Living
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Even though the euphemism "four-letter word" only came into use during the first half of the twentieth century, I think the first and most controversial anachronistic example must be "slut. I found an unusual modern-day definition: a woman with the morals of a man. Surprised? Slut is not just a term used for women.
