Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Word of the Day: Boycott

boy·cott

verb \ˈbi-ˌkät\
: to refuse to buy, use, or participate in (something) as a way of protesting : to stop using the goods or services of (a company, country, etc.) until changes are made

Origin of BOYCOTT

Charles C. Boycott †1897 English land agent in Ireland who was ostracized for refusing to reduce rents
First Known Use: 1880
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