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    We teach our young children to use the word 'ta' as an easy replacement for please and thank you. Does anyone know how this usage of the word came about?

    Question #12890. Asked by Dreamer61dpl. (Jul 15 01 5:11 AM)


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    Main Entry: ta
    Pronunciation: ta'
    Function: noun
    Etymology: baby talk
    Date: 1772
    British : Thanks

    Sounds like a very shortened version of 'Thanks'. Also, numerous web searches of British slang only give the definition as above.
    Guess you might have to find a 300 year old Brit to explain further.

    Jul 15 01, 6:48 AM

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