by Francis Grose At that time, it was a nickname for an invalid soldier who was too old or too injured for active service. So an invalid you know, probably they damaged one of their limbs. You know,,
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by Francis Grose At that time, it was a nickname for an invalid soldier who was too old or too injured for active service. So an invalid you know, probably they damaged one of their limbs. You know,,
English Tutor Nick P Word Origins (160) Old Fogey