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    Why do we say that we "balk" at someone's efforts when we thwart them?

    Question #126040. Asked by star_gazer. (May 26 12 1:08 PM)


    oldstuff28

    		Origin of BALK

    Middle English balke, from Old English balca; akin to Old High German balko beam, Latin fulcire to prop, Greek phalanx log, phalanx
    First Known Use: before 12th century

    http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balk

    http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/balk

    May 26 12, 4:04 PM

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