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Likewise, 'presentable' harkens from the days where debutantes were presented at the ball.
Source: The Open University. (1998). Block 5: Myths and conventions. (p. 27) Milton Keynes, UK: The Open University.
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Obscene
The word 'obscene' is a corruption of 'off-scene', as obscene scenes were usually depicted off-stage in a play.
Source: The Open University. (1998). Block 5: Myths and conventions. (p. 11) Milton Keynes, UK: The Open University.
Source: The Open University. (1998). Block 5: Myths and conventions. (p. 11) Milton Keynes, UK: The Open University.
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