1690, dim. of Scottish dialectal bun, pet name for "rabbit," previously (1587) for "squirrel," and also a term of endearment for a young attractive woman or child (1606). Ultimately could be from Scottish bun "tail of a hare" (1538), or from Fr. bon, or from a Scand. source. The Playboy Club hostess sense is from 1960. The Bunny Hug (1912), along with the foxtrot and the Wilson glide, were among the popular/scandalous dances of the ragtime era.
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Today's earrings: rabbits, other rabbits
Bedtime reading: Earth Song, Suzette Haden Elgin
Bunny helps construct the GW Bridge in our kitchen this morning (complete with safety harness and belay). Photos to follow. --K
ReplyDeleteSo cute! must see photos.
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