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XXX Apr 29th 2012, 00:39 ‎Etymology: ← Older revision Revision as of 00:39, 29 April 2012 Line 29: Line 29:   ===Etymology===   ===Etymology===   Very doubtful - although possibly from {{term|X}}, a graphic derivative of the {{term|skull and crossbones||indicator of death}}   Very doubtful - although possibly from {{term|X}}, a graphic derivative of the {{term|skull and crossbones||indicator of death}}   + Another possible explanation is that the term derives from the flag of Amsterdam which features 3 St. Andrews Crosses (St. Andrew being a fisherman, and Amsterdam having been founded as a fishing village). The town has had legalised prostitution since the 1800s and a very liberal attitude to porn and other adult entertainment.       ===Symbol===   ===Symbol===

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