March 14, 2005, 09:19
shufitz'Windy' Flattery
Is there an etymological relationship between 'flattery' and 'flatulence'?
March 14, 2005, 11:10
jheemI've never read anything to suggest it.
To flatter is connected with the Latin (and other) word s for 'flat', i.e.,
planus.
Flatus and
flatulence are both cognate with
to blow.
March 14, 2005, 18:39
CaterwaullerLOL - great question, Shu! Good to know they're not related.
March 15, 2005, 04:01
arnieI thought a
flatulence was an emergency vehicle that picks you up after you are run over by a steamroller.
