Dr. Samuel Mudd I am in a reading class and for it we have an 'etymology challenge'
I've been spending hours on it and have figured all but one out.
I am now opening the challenge up to you.
"This is a phrase, a name you might reserve for any scoundrel or wrongdoer, especially one who is no longer welcome amid you company. The origins of this term go back to a major even of April, 1865. Although the person in question was actually following the duties of his oath and was innocent of any wrongdoing, his actions caused such hatred that his name is still invoked to this day and given to anyone who has severly offended or betrayed others."
I have used such resources as the internet, dictionary, etymology dictionary, my brain, timelines, and my mom. any ideas?
6 comments:
Benedict Arnold? Seems he was earlier than 1865.
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in April 0f 1865, so maybe it's John Wilkes Booth. What word was derived from Booth?
Dr. Samuel Mudd who treated John Wilkes Booth! "His name is mud."
My loiesister is the smartest person I know! Hurray for you, Loweezy!
Nan, I was with you, and the date is correct; but I guess we are wrong!
"Although the person in question was actually following the duties of his oath and was innocent of any wrongdoing...," This was the key thing that ruled him out, plus who ever said "your name is a john wilkes booth" as an insult? I started with the name calling thing. Cecilia is just too young to have ever heard the saying, I'll bet. It's such a cliche now, wouldn't you say?
nope, i've heard it...
never knew where it came from though.
THANK YOU.
lots and lots.!!!
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