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Re:The Ridiculous History of 'OK' by emmelaich on Thursday May 09, 2024 @09:41PM (#40314756)
My favourite theory is that it comes from 'hoc' in Latin. One of the many words for yes.

That meant there are similar words for yes in other languages. See also Langue d'Oc / languedoc.

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