The original meaning of "faggot" was "a bundle of wood". Since carrying bundles of wood was considered burdensome, the word "faggot" became, in the 16th Century, a derogatory term for women, particularly older ones - essentially labeling them as baggage. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=faggot …
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In fact, the word "baggage" was used as a derogatory term for women at the same time "faggot" was. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=baggage&allowed_in_frame=0 … It may be the origin of the term "old bag" to describe an unpleasant woman.http://www.thefreedictionary.com/old+bag
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I doubt it. It seems more likely that the word was applied to gay people due to its feminine connotations, in the same way as "nancy", "sissy" and "queen".
6:02 AM - 7 Oct 2017
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