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Latest comment: 9 years ago by Chuck Entz in topic Etymology

Etymology

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Yes, it's bull + hook, and it's hooked, but since it's used to control elephants, why is it called a "bull" hook?— This comment was unsigned.

No doubt through association with bull elephants Chuck Entz (talk) 05:40, 17 June 2015 (UTC)Reply