I can't recall the source but I recall reading something about the relegation of Anglo Saxon words for bodily functions, etc. to profanity while the Latin- based words became preferred. I'm not sure what the instigation was, possibly w/the rise of the church in Rome during the Dark Ages. It made sense and seems worth further research. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html