18 Truly Surprising Word Origins

13 Loophole
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Loophole (also called a “murder-hole”) originally referred to the slits in castle walls that archers would shoot their arrows through. It kind of makes sense because it is like a small opening, or an “out,” to get you out of trouble with the law. What I am saying is next time you’re in legal trouble, just cut a hole in your wall and shoot an arrow at someone. Works every time.