Claim(permalink)
The word "fuck" derives from an acronymic phrase, either "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" or "Fornication Under Consent of the King."
✓snopescom rating: not credible; published on 1999-07-12
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veracity
not credible
Political Leaning
left political leaning
Sentiment
neutral sentiment
Date published
1999-07-12
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