The History and Etymology of "Boning": Origins and Meanings
The term boning has multiple distinct etymologies:
- Culinary (deboning): From Middle English bonen ("to remove bones"). A boning knife is used to separate meat from bone.
- Dressmaking/sewing: From French bondir ("to spring, leap") → boning rod (a tool to press seams flat).
- Hairdressing (historical): From Scots bonny ("pretty") → boning referred to curling hair with heated rods.
- Academic slang: From verb to bone ("to study intensively") → boning up for an exam.
- Sexual slang: From French baiser ("to kiss/fuck") → boning = sexual intercourse.
Context is essential to determine the intended meaning.
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