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		flir on Aug 6, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Fornicating Under Consent of King Just in case you don't know, it's rhyming slang that stuck around. Richard -> Rick -> Dick. William -> Will -> Bill.

BrandoElFollito on Aug 6, 2021 [–]

Yes, I read about the historical aspect a few years ago.

This said, I am still amazed that someone is fine with that (some "Richards" I discussed with presented themselves as "Rich", and some willingly as "Dick")

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