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Rule of thumb - the meaning and origin of this phrase. ... The 'rule of thumb' has been said to derive from the belief that English law allowed a man to beat his wife with a stick so long as it is was no thicker than his thumb.
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www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/rule-of-thumb.html
www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/rule-of-thumb.html
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What is the origin of 'rule of thumb'? ... [Q] From Eric J Michelsen in the USA, Frank Conway in Winnipeg, Canada, and several others: I’d like to know what the term rule of thumb meant. I remember reading it had something to do with being permitted to beat your wife with a rod no thicker than your thumb.
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www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-rul1.htm
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...The 'rule of thumb' story is an example of revisionist history that feminists happily fell into believing. It reinforces their perspective on society, and they tell it as a way of winning converts to their angry creed...
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www.debunker.com/texts/ruleofthumb.html
www.debunker.com/texts/ruleofthumb.html
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Ruth Ginzberg posted the following to LORE from Maureen Korp (originally to the Women's Studies List): >Does anyone know of a *RELIABLE* *primary* source for the history of >the phrase, "Rule of Thumb?" > >The story -- often repeated in print & orally -- is this: > > The phrase "Rule of Thumb" comes from English...
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research.umbc.edu/~korenman/wmst/ruleofthumb.html
research.umbc.edu/~korenman/wmst/ruleofthumb.html
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Commentary: Domestic Violence, Folk Etymologies, & "Rule of Thumb" ... Like many folk etymologies, the commonly understood origin of "rule of thumb" seems to have some inaccuracy. The Oxford English Dictionary indicates that the phrase has been used for about 300 years to refer to measurements that are based on...
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dynamic.uoregon.edu/~jjf/essays/ruleofthumb.html
dynamic.uoregon.edu/~jjf/essays/ruleofthumb.html
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Rule of thumb is an estimate, a commonly accepted measurement. It isn't about wife beating as used here. ... Definition: A rule of thumb is an easy-to-remember guideline that isn't necessarily a hard-and-fast rule or scientific formula but it's more than just a dumb guess. For centuries rule of thumb has been used as...
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desktoppub.about.com/library/glossary/bldef-ruleofthumb...
desktoppub.about.com/library/glossary/bldef-ruleofthumb.htm
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Basically, all you need to do to estimate a distance using this classic method is hold your arm out and stare at your thumb with an eye closed. Silly, ... Take a look at the link for more details on this estimation "rule" and others and be sure to stop in the comments to share your oldie-but-goodie sort of tricks. Thanks,
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lifehacker.com/5351728/estimate-distances-with-your-arm...
lifehacker.com/5351728/estimate-distances-with-your-arm-and-this-rule-of-thumb
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