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Linguistic History of the Word 'Cigar' and its Slang
Ever wonder where the word cigar came from? It's linguistic origin reveals a rich history of the word. There are two competing theories about where the word?cigar?comes from. One is that it's from the Spanish?cigarro whereas other linguists claim it's from the Mayan word?sikar.? Since?its introduction to the English language, cigar remains?a popular term for the wrapped tobacco leaf.?However, m... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars and Their Ties to Golf
When you and your three other buddies are playing eighteen holes on the links nothing complements the beautiful day better than a nice ol' stogie Joe perched between your lips. This beautiful thing that the golf community has come to adore dates back a few centuries to the days of Christopher Columbus. Columbus discovered tobacco when arriving at the shores of Cuba during the 15th century. As t... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
