Talk:Baby

When borrowed?

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When was it borrowed from English and did it have something to do with the rock and roll era (the lyrics of many Beatles songs, for example, including the word "baby")? 204.11.186.190 12:38, 1 March 2018 (UTC)Reply

This has since been indicated: First borrowed for "infant" around 1850. Secondary borrowing as a (fairly rare) term of endearment after 1950 from pop music. 92.218.236.40 00:58, 8 June 2023 (UTC)Reply