Proverb originated in Gaelic and entered English in Scotland. First appears in John Ray's 1813 collection, not 1670. Early Scottish and Irish contexts confirm modern meaning
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Espadrilles are casual shoes with canvas or cotton upper and esparto rope sole. Originated as peasant footwear in Spain since 14th century. Oldest primitive form dates back 9,500 years ago. Traditional espadrilles have canvas upper with seamed toe and vamp
Charlatan is a person who practices quackery for money or advantages. Word comes from French charlatan, meaning medicine seller with stage show. Etymology traces to Italian ciarlare or Cerretano village
Thumbs-up gesture originated from Barbary apes' mutual celebration of opposable thumbs. Ancient Romans used "pollice verso" to judge gladiators, with thumbs up signaling death. English archers used thumbs up to signal readiness for battle. Medieval business transactions may have evolved from thumb gesture
Jhin was a skilled stagehand in Zhyun's traveling theatre under the name "Khada Jhin". He was imprisoned by Kusho, Usan, and Shen for killing travelers. His father's martial arts career was destroyed by Wuju's success