During this same period of time, “sinister” was used to refer to the left hand, and “dexter” to the right (because the left hand was considered a malicious way to win duels, and left handed people were of the devil).
I think you underestimate the role of the Church in everyday life in the 1700’s
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In addition, the Church has always had a vested interest in keeping the status quo, because the status quo lets them keep their tax exempt lands and incomes.
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I am not disagreeing on those last two points. I do agree with you about those things. I take exception though to your claim that somebody seated them on the left and the right. See “Citizens” by Schama:pic.twitter.com/bYBS4QuWuK
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