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    How did the term "screw" come about in association with a sexual act?

    Question #112999. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Feb 20 10 12:20 PM)


    TemptressToo

    		In the 1700's it was first used in conjunction with prostitution.

    http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=screw

    Feb 21 10, 1:14 PM

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