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HUMBUG , an imposture, sham, fraud. The word seems to have been originally applied to a trick
slang
term
English
title " a choice collection of many conceits .. . bonmots and humbugs," was published in 1754, not, as is often stated, in 1735-1740. The principal
people
taste and fashion." The origin appears to have been unknown at that date. Skeat connects it (Etym. Diet
trick
sterling money; from " Hamburg," as the centre from which false coins came into England during the Napoleonic wars; and from the Italian uomo bugiardo, lying man.End of Article: HUMBUG If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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