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http://www.snopes.com/fact-check/posh/(permalink)
Author: snopescom
Factors
veracity
not credible
language
English
Date published
2010-04-14
Entities
HarshnessSlangMonsoonBreadLock and keyRadarAcronymRomani peopleEnglish languageEnglandSteamshipPortholeP&O (company)Sea breezePort and starboardFinal AnalysisIndian subcontinentYarn

Claims (1)

  • The word "posh" entered the English language as a shortening of the phrase "Port Out, Starboard Home."

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