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    How did 'sideburns' get their name?

    Question #39203. Asked by Hamlet..

    shady shaker

    		They were originally called "Burnsides" after
    Union General Ambrose Burnside who apparently
    sported a super-luxuriant pair of them. The name
    was later changed in accordance with common usage.
    (www.quickshave.com)

    Sep 27 03, 9:51 AM

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