The word “decide” has deadly origins

Re:The word “decide” has deadly origins by SiVal on Monday May 10, 2021 @07:40AM (#27104832)

in-cision: cut into

de-cision: cut off (eliminate the alternatives)

sui-cide, homi-cide, regi-cide, etc: cut/stab/slay self, a man, a king, etc.

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Re:The word “decide” has deadly origins by bbarnett on Monday May 10, 2021 @08:26AM (#27105216)

And herbicide too.

My barber won't listen to me, but he foolishly keeps a bottle of barbicide around.

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Re:The word “decide” has deadly origins by agumonkey on Monday May 10, 2021 @08:39AM (#27105312)

So when I cut my finger when fixing my laptop, did I commit suicide ? Homicide ? Digicide ?

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Re:The word “decide” has deadly origins by unbalancedevh on Monday May 10, 2021 @09:51AM (#27105968)

Incisicide.

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